Respiratory System

Question 1

Describe Bronchi (Function & Structure)

Answer 1

Structure:
-Two smaller, flexible tubes held open by rings of cartilage
Function:
-Passage of air from trachea into each lung

Note:
-This divides in the lung to smaller Bronchioles

Question 2

What are the smaller tubes of the Bronchi?

Answer 2

Bronchial Tubes
Function:
-Passage of air into alveoli (air sacs)
Structure:
-Many smaller tubes that branch off of each bronchus; kept open by connective tissue and muscles

Question 3

What is a dome shaped sheet of muscle and connective tissue

Answer 3

Diaphragm

Function:
-Contract & relaxing (rising and falling) to bring about inhalation and exhalation