Animals (5)-Respiratory system anatomy

Question 1

First Nasal passage function

Answer 1

The nasal passage has hair like projections coated in mucus which trap bacteria and dust.

Question 2

Second nasal passage function

Answer 2

Air is warmed, moistened, and cleansed

Question 3

Pharynx function

Answer 3

Routes air coming in from nose to the larynx

Question 4

Larynx functiom

Answer 4

Aka the voice box, made of cartilage used for sound production in animals

Question 5

Trachea function

Answer 5

Allow passage of inspired and expired air in and out of the lungs

Question 6

Bronchi

Answer 6

Carry air to and from the left and right lungs

Question 7

Explain the lobes of the lungs

Answer 7

The right lungs has 3 lobes whereas the left lung has two lungs to leave space for the heart in the thoracic cavity is

Question 8

What’s the pleural membrane

Answer 8

a double layered sac which incases the lungs. Between the two layers is a lubricating fluid that allows the lungs to slide up and down comfortabley

Question 9

Bronchioles function

Answer 9

Network of mkcroscopic tubules ending in alveoli

Question 10

Alveoli function

Answer 10

Grape like structures made from tiny sacs surrounded by a network of capillaries

Question 11

Diaphragm function

Answer 11

Muscle that contracts and relaxes to help you inhale and exhale

Question 12

Summarize gas exchange