Quiz- Respiratory System Flashcards
What substances are needed for respiration to occur in cells?
oxygen and glucose
If food enters the trachea, a person can …
choke, not talk, possibly die
What term do scientists use to describe the mechanical process in which air is pulled inside the body?
breathing
Tiny filtering structures where urine is produced in the kidneys are….?
nephrons
What is the function of the bronchioles?
Act as passageways for air
What is the function of the left lung?
The left lung is a spongy, air-filled organ on the left side of the heart
What do the capillaries in the lungs do?
Blood from the heart flows through these capillaries and collects oxygen from the alveoli.
Is this true or false?
Your lungs can store several hours worth of oxygen
True
oxygen in the lungs passes through…..?
capillaries
