Level 1
Which of the following is the term for breathing in?
Inspiration
After oxygen passes through the nostrils(nose), what region does the oxygen enter next?
Pharynx
Which of the following are the large air tubes leading from the trachea to the lungs which convey air to and from the lungs?
Bronchi
The left lung has how many lobes?
Two
How does carbon dioxide waste leave the body?
Exhalation
After passing through the pharynx, what region does the oxygen enter next? This region connects the pharynx and the trachea.
Larynx
What are the structures called that keep the trachea "open" to allow easy flow of gasses to pass through?
C-Cartilage
The right lung has how many lobes?
Three
What vessels brings deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
Pulmonary Artery
What is just section of the pharynx?
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
The trachea ends at this internal ridge where it divides into right and left bronchi.
Carina
After passing through the bronchioles, the air enters these structures where the exchange of oxygen for waste products like carbon dioxide happens?
Alveoli
What chamber of the heart does the pulmonary vein deliver oxygen rich blood to?
Left atrium
The structure located in the larynx that acts a flap to cover the opening of the trachea when swallowing and covers the opening of the esophagus when inhaling?
Epiglottis
The essential respiration organs in the respiratory system?
Lungs
What cavity are the lungs located in? We refer to this cavity as "the chest"
Thoracic Cavity