Functions of the Respiratory system
Diaphragm and Trachea
Bronchi and Alveoli
Respiratory Membrane and Center of the brain
Extra
100
The main function of the Respiratory system is to supply what to the blood?
oxygen
100
What is the muscle that is dome shaped?
diaphragm
100
How many bronchial tubes do we have?
2
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Where does the air enter in the Respiratory System
mouth or nose
100
Name one factor that affects breathing?
Ingested or inhaled substances,Position of body (posture)Mental, Emotional, Spiritual,Environmental (pollution),and Strength of respiratory muscles
200
What are the six major structures of the Respiratory System?
Nose,Pharynx (Throat),Trachea,Bronchi,Lungs,diaphragm
200
What is connected on top of the trachea
Larynx (voice box)
200
What does each bronchi divide into?
bronchial tubes
200
The pharynx is also known as the....
throat
200
Which disease is caused by narrowed bronchioles?
asthma
300
Why is the left lung smaller than the right lung?
left lung has to make room for the heart
300
Does your diaphragm go up or down when you inhale?
down
300
What air sac does each bronchial tube connect to?
Alveoli
300
What does the respiratory membrane consist of?
alveolar wall, the capillary wall, and their basement membranes
300
What are cilia?
hair-like structures that clear the air of dust and germs so the lungs aren't infected
400
What does the mouth and nose do for the Respiratory System?
Allows oxygen to enter body and carbon dioxide to leave
400
What does the trachea serve as?
wind pipe or air way
400
What is each Alveoli surrounded by?
capillaries
400
What is the function of a rib cage?
Cover and protect the lungs
400
Why is the function of the sinus?
To warm and moisten the air
500
What is each lung enclosed in?
Pleura
500
What does the trachea divide into?
bronchi
500
What takes place in the Alveoli?
Gaseous exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
500
Beginning with the nose, describe the path of airflow
nose-sinus-larynx-trachea-brochial tubes-bronchioles-alveoli
500
What is mucus and why is it important?
Mucus is a sticky, thick fluid that traps dust, germs, and other things that may be in the air
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