Respiratory System TERMS

Question 1

inspiration

Answer 1

inhaling air

Question 2

expiration

Answer 2

exhaling air

Question 3

pharynx

Answer 3

3 parts: nasopharynx oropharynx laryngopharynx where air goes after nasal cavity

Question 4

larynx

Answer 4

voicebox

Question 5

epiglottis

Answer 5

cartilage that covers larynx to prevent choking

Question 6

bronchi

Answer 6

receives air from trachea and branches out into lungs

Question 7

bronchioles

Answer 7

ends of bronchi that branch out into lungs

Question 8

alveoli

Answer 8

sacs where lungs and blood exchange gases

Question 9

intercostal muscles

Answer 9

muscles between ribs that allow breathing

Question 10

diaphragm

Answer 10

muscle below ribs that regulates pressure (working with intercostal muscles)

Question 11

pleura

Answer 11

membrane that covers lungs and chest cavity

Question 12

Reverse

inhaling air

Answer 12

inspiration

Question 13

Reverse

exhaling air

Answer 13

expiration

Question 14

Reverse

3 parts: nasopharynx oropharynx laryngopharynx where air goes after nasal cavity

Answer 14

pharynx

Question 15

Reverse

voicebox

Answer 15

larynx

Question 16

Reverse

cartilage that covers larynx to prevent choking

Answer 16

epiglottis

Question 17

Reverse

receives air from trachea and branches out into lungs

Answer 17

bronchi

Question 18

Reverse

ends of bronchi that branch out into lungs

Answer 18

bronchioles

Question 19

Reverse

sacs where lungs and blood exchange gases

Answer 19

alveoli

Question 20

Reverse

muscles between ribs that allow breathing

Answer 20

intercostal muscles

Question 21

Reverse

muscle below ribs that regulates pressure (working with intercostal muscles)

Answer 21

diaphragm

Question 22

Reverse

membrane that covers lungs and chest cavity

Answer 22

pleura