Outcome Three: Respiratory System (Cells And Systems) Flashcards
1
Q
What is a diaphragm?
A
Large muscles below the lungs that help move air in and out of lungs.
2
Q
What does the mouth do?
A
The secondary external opening for the respiratory tract.
3
Q
What does the nose do?
A
The main way for air to leave and enter your body.
4
Q
What does the trachea do?
A
The airway that leads from the larynx to the bronchi.
5
Q
What do the bronchi do?
A
Two main branches of the trachea that lead into the lungs.
6
Q
What do the lungs do?
A
A groups of organs and tissues that work to help you breathe.
7
Q
What do the alveoli do?
A
Tiny-air filled sacs in the lungs, the site of gas exchange.
