RESP SYSTEM

Question 1

What are the 2 functions of the respiratory system

Answer 1

Breathing and gas exchange

Question 2

What is the term that describes moving air in and out of the lungs

Answer 2

Inhalation and exhalation

Question 3

What are the 2 muscles that help breathing occur

Answer 3

The diaphragm, intercostal muscles (Rib muscles)

Question 4

What is the function of the bronchi and the bronchioles

Answer 4

Bronchi- Travels oxygen throughout the lungs

Bronchioles- get oxygen (air) into the lungs

Question 5

What is the difference between bronchi and bronchioles

Answer 5

Bronchi- From trachea (bigger)

Bronchioles- From bronchi tubes (Smaller)

Question 6

What structure in the lungs is responsible for the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen

Answer 6

Alveolus- Small air sacks

Question 7

What surrounds the outside of the alveoli

Answer 7

Capillaries

Question 8

What is the process that allows oxygen to move from the alveoli into the capillaries

Answer 8

Diffusion
Cappillarie= L–H
Alveolus= H–L

Question 9

What other body systems does the respiratory system work closely with

Answer 9

Circulatory system

Question 10

What is the order of major organs of the respiratory system

Answer 10

Nose/mouth
Trachea
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Alveoli