Respiratory System

Question 1

The _ system functions in the gas exchange in the body.

Answer 1

Respiratory system

Question 2

The act of taking in air is called _ ? And when air is breathed out, it is called _ ?

Answer 2

Inhalation and exhalation

Question 3

Path of air?

Answer 3

Air enters the nose. The air passes through the pharynx (throat). The air moves next to the trachea, also known as the windpipe. Air moves to the bronchi, and then the bronchioles. When the air reaches the alveoli, oxygen that is found in air passes through the capillaries.

Question 4

Where does gas exchange happen?

Answer 4

Alveoli

Question 5

_ is absorbed. And wastes like _ _ are removed.

Answer 5

Oxygen and carbon dioxide

Question 6

This exchange happens through the capillaries.

Answer 6

Alveoli

Question 7

What are the two major muscles?

Answer 7

Diaphragm and the intercostals

Question 8

(Diseases and conditions) this results from the inflammation of the lung airways.

Answer 8

Asthma

Question 9

Is the inflammation of the voice box.

Answer 9

Laryngitis

Question 10

Is characterized by growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the lungs. It is often associated with smoking.

Answer 10

Lung cancer