The Respiratory System Structure

Question 1

Where does air first enter the body?

Answer 1

Nose/ Mouth

Question 2

Where does air go from the nose/ mouth?

Answer 2

The Pharynx (remember Pharynx PHirst - First)

Question 3

The Pharynx is also known as the _________

Answer 3

Throat

Question 4

After the Pharynx the passes through the ______

Answer 4

Larynx

Question 5

What is the Larynx also known as?

Answer 5

The voice box

Question 6

Air travels through the nose/ mouth, then the pharynx, then the larynx and then?

Answer 6

The Trachea

Question 7

The Trachea is also known as the?

Answer 7

wind pipe

Question 8

The air travels into the _________ after the Trachea

Answer 8

Bronchi

Question 9

Where does air go after the bronchi?

Answer 9

Bronchioles

Question 10

What is found at the end of the bronchioles?

Answer 10

Alveoli

Question 11

Describe alveoli

Answer 11

Tiny air sacs found at the end of bronchioles (looks like a bunch of grapes

Question 12

How can you remember the order of the air passages?

Answer 12

Nice Pupils Let Teacher’s Lungs Breathe Beautiful Air

Nose/ Mouth, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Lungs, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Alveoli