Cells & Systems Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Diaphragm in the respiratory system.
A
Large muscle below the lungs that help move air in and out of lungs.
inhale = diaphragm goes down
exhale = diaphragm does up
2
Q
What is the Mouth in the respiratory system.
A
Secondary external opening for the respiratory tract.
3
Q
What is the Nose in the respiratory system.
A
Main way for the air to leave your body.
4
Q
What is the Trachea in the respiratory system.
A
The airway that leads from the larynx to the bronchi.
5
Q
What is the Bronchi in the respiratory system.
A
2 main branches of the trachea that lead into the lungs.