Respiratory System

Question 1

Describe the respiratory system

Answer 1

The respiratory system is responsible for breathing, which involves taking in oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide

Question 2

Name the parts of the respiratory system

Answer 2

Two lungs
Air tubes
Diaphragm

Question 3

name the activities during breathing in

Answer 3

• Air enters the body through the nose or mouth
• Air goes down the windpipe and into the lungs
• Ribs move upward and outwards
  -chest gets bigger

Question 4

Name the activities during breathing out

Answer 4

• Diaphragm muscle releases and moves upwards
• The chest gets smaller and air is pushed out of the lungs
• The ribs move downwards and inwards
• Air goes up the windpipe and into the lungs
• Air leaves the body through the nose or mouth