Respiratory system

Question 1

What is the respiratory system?

Answer 1

The respiratory system is a series of tubes that brings oxygen into the body and gets rid of carbon dioxide

Question 2

What organs are involved in the respiratory system?

Answer 2

1. Nostril
2. Mouth
3. Larynx
4. Lung
5. Bronchus
6. Diaphragm
7. Pharynx
8. Trachea
9. Bronchiole
10. Alveoli

Question 3

Process of Inhalation

Answer 3

1. Ribs are pulled out and up
2. The diaphragm moves down
3. The chest cavity increases
4. Pressure decreases in the lungs which allow air into the lungs

Question 4

Process of Exhalation

Answer 4

1. Ribcage goes down
2. The diaphragm relaxes
3. Chest cavity size decreases
4. Air pressure increases pushing air out of the lungs

Question 5

What happens in the Alveoli?

Answer 5

gas exchange occurs in the alveoli.

Oxygen diffuses into the blood

Carbon Dioxide diffuses out of the blood

Question 6

Respiratory Problems: Asthma

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Answer 6

Constriction of airway decreasing airflow into the lungs

Cells in Bronchi produce unusual amounts of mucus

Triggered by allergies

usually treated with inhalers