Parts and Pieces
I am Cilia, I am found in....
What is Nasal Cavity, trachea and bronchi?
This is the first port of entry for air
What is Nose/ Nasal Cavity?
The process by which air is inhaled and exhaled in order to supply cells with oxygen and eliminate CO2.
What is respiration?
This is the muscle in between the ribs
What are intercostal muscles?
I am cartilage and I am found in...
What are trachea and Bronchi tubes?
This part is common to both the digestive system and the respiration system
What is the Pharynx?
Movement of a fluid from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
What is Diffusion?
During inhalation, the ribs move ________ (up or down) and the diaphragm ________ (contracts or relaxes)?
What are UP and CONTRACTS?
I am voice box and I am found in....
What is Larynx?
This is the piece that protects you from "breathing" your food instead of eating it?
What is epiglottis?
A membrane that only allows some substances to pass through
What is semi-permeable?
During exhalation, the ribs move _____ (up or down) and the diaphragm __________ ( contracts or relaxes)
I am semi-permeable cells and I am found in....
What is Alveoli?
Gas moves from an area of ________ concentration to an area of __________ lower concentration
What is... higher to lower?
During________ the lungs expand with air and oxygen diffuses across the lung's surface, entering the bloodstream.
What is inhalation?
During Inhalation, the pressure inside the lung is __________ and the volume _________.
What are pressure is decreased and volume is increased?
I am a large elastic muscle and I aid in respiration
What is Diapraghm?
Name the 3 main "TUBES" in the respiratory system
What are Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles?
During _________ the lungs expel CO2 and lung volume decreases
What is exhalation?
During Exhalation the pressure inside the lungs __________ and so volume is _________.
What are pressure is increased so volume is decreased?