respiratory system

Question 1

Larynx

Answer 1

Air passes through here during breathing. The vocal cords can be made to vibrate, producing sound.

Question 2

Trachea

Answer 2

Tube that carries air towards the lungs. C shaped rings of cartilage prevent the trachea collapsing during inhalation.

Question 3

Bronchus

Answer 3

First branch from the trachea, leading to both lungs.

Question 4

Bronchiole

Answer 4

Fine branch leading into the alveoli.

Question 5

Alveoli

Answer 5

Where gas exchange takes place. Has a learned surface area in total.

Question 6

Rib

Answer 6

Keeps the lungs protected

Question 7

Diaphragm

Answer 7

Draws air in and out of the lung and its a muscle.

Question 8

Mucus

Answer 8

Substance produced to collect and catch dust, smoke particles, bacteria and other.

Question 9

Goblet cells

Answer 9

They produce mucus.

Question 10

Ciliated cell

Answer 10

They provide transport to mucus and and they protect the airway.

Question 11

Cilia

Answer 11

Move microbes and debris up and out of the airway. (Mucus)

Question 12

External intercostal muscles

Answer 12

Small muscles located in between each rib. The motions of these muscles assist the lungs by raising the ribs and expanding the chest cavity.

Question 13

Internal intercostal muscles

Answer 13

muscles of respiration, displace the ribs and thereby to alter the configuration of the rib cage