Anatomy
This flap covers the larynx when you swallow to prevent choking.
What is the epiglottis?
Air enters the respiratory system through this part.
What is the nose or mouth?
This condition causes the airways to narrow, leading to wheezing and shortness of breath.
What is asthma?
This is the process of taking air into the lungs.
What is inhaling?
This organ in the respiratory system is also called the voice box.
What is the larynx?
These two organs are where gas exchange takes place.
What are the lungs?
After the trachea, air passes into these two branching tubes.
What are the bronchi?
This disease damages the alveoli and is strongly linked to smoking.
What is emphysema?
This gas is taken in during breathing and used by the body.
What is oxygen?
When you sneeze, air can exit your nose at this high speed. ( in mph)
What is 100mph?
This muscle contracts to help you inhale?
What is the diaphragm?
This tube connects the larynx to the bronchi.
What is the trachea?
A bacterial infection of the lungs that causes coughing and fever.
What is pneumonia?
This gas is released when we exhale.
What is carbon dioxide?
This structure in your nose helps warm, moisten, and filter the air you breathe.
What are the nasal cavities?
These tiny air sacs in the lungs are where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
What are alveoli?
The pharynx leads to two tubes- name one of them.
What is the esophagus or the trachea?
This chronic lung disease involves inflammation and excess mucus production.
What is bronchitis?
This term describes the total volume of air moved in and out of the lungs during normal, relaxed breathing.
What is tidal volume?
The right lung has this many lobes, while the left has this many?