Respiratory Anatomy

Question 1

This part of the respiratory system is known as your voice box, and creates speech.

Answer 1

Larynx

Question 2

This part of your respiratory system is known as your windpipe, which starts to branch to your lungs at the bottom (inferior end).

Answer 2

Trachea

Question 3

This part of the respiratory system are the two main branches, one feeding to each lung.

Answer 3

Bronchi

Question 4

This part of the respiratory system is a smooth muscle located inferior to the erest of the system, and is responsible for contracting and relaxing to control breathing.

Answer 4

Diaphragm

Question 5

What is the most superior part of the respiratory system?

Answer 5

Nasal Cavity

Question 6

Which part(s) of the respiratory system does diffusion occur?

Answer 6

Alveoli

Question 7

What are the smaller version of bronchi, looking like small branches?

Answer 7

Bronchioles

Question 8

What are wrapped around the alveoli to facilitate diffusion?

Answer 8

Capillaries

Question 9

If you had pharyngitis and the back of your throat was inflamed, which part of the respiratory system would we be talking about?

Answer 9

Pharynx