(L1) HUMAN BREATHING SYSTEM Flashcards
Organ through which the air enters and is filtered
Nose
Serves as channel for airflow through the nose in which air is warmed, cleaned, and moistened.
Nasal passages
Also called as windpipe, a hollow tube that connect the trachea to the lungs
Bronchi
Hair like tubes that connects to the alveoli
(The finer subdivision of bronchi)
Bronchioles
Also called as air sacs, allow the gas exchange in lungs.
(This is where gas exchange happens)
Alveoli
What are the 6parts of Respiratory system?
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Arrange in order accordingly to the correct way of oxygen into the lungs
1) nose
2) nasal passages
3) trachea
4) bronchi
5) bronchioles
6) alveoli
It includes the nose, mouth, nasal passages, windpipe, lungs, & diaphragm.
Respiratory system
Where do the exchange of oxygen & carbon dioxide gases take place
Alveoli
The empty tube that serves as the passage way of air into the lungs
Trachea
A pulmonary disease involving the damage of air sacs.
Emphysema
Trachea is also known as ______
Windpipe
The air we breathe carries the ______ gas
Oxygen
The hairlike tubes that connects to the alveoli.
Bronchioles
What does not belong to the group?
• bronchi. • heart
• nose. • alveoli
Heart
Which one is the correct function of the respiratory system is:
•Structural support
• Absorption of nutrients
• Transport of oxygen
Transport of oxygen
It is made up of different organs that allows us to breathe. Helps bring oxygen into our body cells and gets rid of carbon dioxide.
The Human Breathing System
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases is known as _______
Respiration
When diaphragm contracts ________ occurs
Inhalation
A large muscle that separate the chest cavity from the abdominal activity and helps with breathing
Diaphragm
A Flap over the trachea that keeps food or anything else that could clog the trachea
Epiglottis
2Parts of the respiratory system that allows air to enter the body
Nose & Mouth
Another term for air sacs is ______
Alveoli
Inhalation causes lungs to _________
Inflate
Which is the correct way of air into the lungs?
A) nose> trachea> bronchioles> bronchus> alveoli
B) nose> alveoli> bronchus> bronchioles
C) Nose> trachea> bronchus> bronchioles> alveoli
C) Nose> trachea> bronchus> bronchioles> alveoli
