CH 6: Respiratory System

Question 1

Respiratory System

Answer 1

-Brings in oxygen via inhalation
-Excretes carbon dioxide via exhalation

Question 2

Respiratory Anatomy

Answer 2

-Air enters body through the mouth and nose.
-It moves through the oropharynx and the nasopharynx.
-The pharynx includes both areas.
-Air moves toward the lungs.

Question 3

Epiglottis

Answer 3

Closes over glottis

Question 4

Larynx

Answer 4

-Voice box containing vocal cords
-Cricoid cartilage forms lower portion

Question 5

Trachea

Answer 5

a long, U-shaped tube that connects your larynx (voice box) to your lungs

Question 6

Lungs

Answer 6

Bronchi
Alveoli

Question 7

Diaphragm

Question 8

Respiratory System is made up of:

Answer 8

lungs, airways (trachea, bronchi and bronchioles), diaphragm, voice box, throat, nose and mouth