General Science-The Respiratory System

Question 1

The process which blood cells absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide and water vapor is?

Answer 1

Respiration

Question 2

When air enters through the nose it passes through the what?

Answer 2

Nasal Cavity

Question 3

The purpose is to filter, moisten, and warm air.

Answer 3

Nasal Cavity.

Question 4

After the Nasal Cavity is the what?

Answer 4

Pharynx

Question 5

The purpose is to further filter air and aids in protection against infection.

Answer 5

Pharynx

Question 6

After the Pharynx is the what?

Answer 6

Epiglottis

Question 7

This closes when swallowing to prevent food from going down the airway.

Answer 7

Epiglottis

Question 8

After the Epiglottis is the what?

Answer 8

Trachea

Question 9

This is to do an additional air cleanse.

Answer 9

Trachea

Question 10

The Trachea branches into the two whats.

Answer 10

Left & Right Bronchi.

Question 11

Two tubes that lead into the lungs.

Answer 11

Left & Right Bronchi.

Question 12

Bronchi subdivides into smaller tubes called what?

Answer 12

Bronchioles

Question 13

The ending of each bronchiole is a small sac called a what?

Answer 13

Alveolus

Question 14

In this part of the system, oxygen from the air enters into the blood stream via tiny blood vessels,

Answer 14

Alveolus

Question 15

The tiny blood vessels in the Alveolus are called what?

Answer 15

Capillaries.

Question 16

A system of muscles that allows breathing.

Answer 16

Diaphragm

Question 17

When the lungs expand as air rushes in this is called.

Answer 17

Inhalation

Question 18

When air is pushed out is called.

Answer 18

Exhalation