respiratory system Flashcards
1
Q
what does the nose do
A
filters the air
2
Q
what do the ribs do
A
protects the lungs
3
Q
what do the intercostal muscles do
A
expands and contracts chest
4
Q
what does the diaphragm
A
controls volume of the chest
5
Q
what does the trachea do
A
takes air down to the lungs
6
Q
what does the bronchi do
A
takes air to the lungs
7
Q
what does the bronchiole do
A
takes air to the alveoli
8
Q
what does the alveoli do
A
has air sac for gas exchange
9
Q
what does the respiratory system take in
A
oxygen
10
Q
what does the respiratory system excrete
A
carbon dioxide and water vapour
11
Q
what does the respiratory system do
A
allows gas exchange between blood and lungs
