Respiratory System

Question 1

Nasal cavity

Answer 1

The space behind the nose where air is warmed and moistened

Question 2

Epiglottis

Answer 2

The flap above the trachea that closes when you swallow and opens when you breath

Question 3

Trachea

Answer 3

The tube that is protected by cartilage rings and brings air into the lungs

Question 4

Bronchi

Answer 4

The main branch of the trachea leading to the right and left lings

Question 5

Bronchioles

Answer 5

The smaller wind tubes that branch off the bronchi

Question 6

Alveoli

Answer 6

Tiny blood vessels surrounding the alveoli that allows for gas exchange

Question 7

Larynx

Answer 7

The voice box

Question 8

Ribs

Answer 8

Protective bones that surround the lungs and heart

Question 9

Intercostal muscles

Answer 9

The muscles between the ribs

Question 10

Diaphragm

Answer 10

The muscle below the lungs that drives inspiration and exporation

Question 11

Asthma

Answer 11

A respiratory disorder that affects the lungs making it difficult to breath

Question 12

Inhalation

Answer 12

The act of breathing in

Question 13

Exhalation

Answer 13

The he act of breathing out

Question 14

O2

Answer 14

The atmosphere is made up of 16% of this gas and we breath it in

Question 15

CO2

Answer 15

The atmosphere is made up of less than 1% of this gas and we breath it out

Question 16

Capillaries

Answer 16

Tiny air sacs that are surrounding the alveoli that allow for gas exchange

Question 17

Haemoglobin

Answer 17

The central core of a red blood cell consisting of iron and attracts oxygen