respiratory system

Question 1

function of diaphragm

Answer 1

a muscle that helps you inhale and exhale

Question 2

2 roles of the nasal cavity

Answer 2

humidifying and warming the inspired air, removes airborne particles and other debris, hairs filter out dust pollen and other foreign particles with mucous layer

Question 3

function of the pharynx

Answer 3

muscular wall, passageway for food which connects nasal cavity to mouth

Question 4

function of the larynx (voice box)

Answer 4

rigid walls of muscle and cartilage which produces sound

Question 5

function of the trachea

Answer 5

windpipe, made of cartilage which prevents it from collapsing

Question 6

function of the epiglottis

Answer 6

flap of cartilage which stops chocking

Question 7

function of the bronchi

Answer 7

carry air to lungs

Question 8

what are bronchioles

Answer 8

small airways in the lungs

Question 9

function of the alveoli

Answer 9

gaseous exchange and removal of waste products e.g, CO2