The Respirtory System

Question 1

Organs of the respiratory system

Answer 1

Nose
Pharynx or throat
Larynx or voice box
Trachea  or windpipe 
Bronchus 
Lungs 
Diaphragm
Mediastinum

Question 2

Mastication

Answer 2

The process of chewing our food

Question 3

Epiglottis

Answer 3

A flap of cartilage that shuts over the larynx to keep the food from entering the lungs and moving toward the digestive system.

Question 4

Aspiration

Answer 4

The process of inhaling food particles into the lungs.

Question 5

Adenoids

Answer 5

Lymphoid tissue located behind the nasal cavity.

Question 6

Tonsils

Answer 6

Lymphoid tissue located behind the mouth .

Question 7

Pleura

Answer 7

Membranous lining which covers the lungs and thoracic cavity.

Question 8

Mediastinum

Answer 8

Separation between both lungs. Heart, esophagus,trachea,are located here.n

Question 9

Trachea

Answer 9

Carries the air to the two bronchi.

Question 10

Bronchioles

Answer 10

First division of the bronchi .

Question 11

Alveoli

Answer 11

Smaller division of the bronchi . Appear as small sacs on the end of the bronchioles. They work to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.