In Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of hair and mucus in the respiratory system?
A
Prevention of dust and bacteria from getting in
2
Q
What comes first bronchi or bronchioles
A
Short before long
3
Q
Difference between trachea and larynx
A
Larynx has to be more flexible because of location
Trachea has to be more rigid to account for pressure changes when breathing
4
Q
Where is the main breakdown of nutrients
A
Small intestine
5
Q
What is another name for large intestine
A
Colon
6
Q
Matching nutrients to enzyme
A
Fat- lipase
Carbohydrates- carbohydrase
Protein- protase
add “ase”
