Breathing System Flashcards
1
Q
The main airway passages that branch from the trachea into each lung, allowing air to enter and exit.
A
Bronchus/Bronchi
2
Q
A dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the chest cavity that contracts and relaxes to facilitate breathing.
A
Diaphragm
3
Q
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs, allowing oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to be expelled.
A
Alveoli
4
Q
The smaller, branching airways that extend from the bronchi and lead to the alveoli.
A
Bronchiole
5
Q
The windpipe, a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air to flow to and from the lungs.
A
Trachea
