Respiratory System

Question 1

parts of respiratory system and function

Answer 1

1) Trachea: it is a strong tube that is divided into 2 branches that connect to the lungs.
2) epiglottis: this flap of tissue protects you from choking. it closes when you swallow to prevent food from entering the airway.
3) Alveoli: are small thin sacks at the end of the bronchus. Gas exchange takes place here

Question 2

Trachea:

Answer 2

it is a strong tube that is divided into 2 branches that connect to the lungs. The trachea also filters the air we breathe

Question 3

epiglottis

Answer 3

this flap of tissue protects you from choking. it closes when you swallow to prevent food from entering the airway

Question 4

Alveoli

Answer 4

are small thin sacks at the end of the bronchus. Gas exchange takes place here

Question 5

Where does gas exchange occurs?

Answer 5

alveoli

Question 6

what is the diaphragm

Answer 6

It is a muscle that controls the contraction of the lungs.

Air is pulled into and pushed out of the lungs by the muscular diaphragm

Question 7

What is the voice box?

Answer 7

The voice box is the LARYNX (connects the pharynx and trachea)