The Respritory System

Question 1

Epiglottis

Answer 1

Piece of tissue that separates oesophagus from trachea

Question 2

Larynx

Answer 2

Breathing, swallowing and talking

Question 3

Trachea

Answer 3

‘Windpipe’ - carries oxygen to lungs

Question 4

Rings of cartilage

Answer 4

C-shaped - supports/keeps the trachea upright but also allows it to move and flex when swallowing

Question 5

Bronchus

Answer 5

2 bronchi. Main passageways into the lungs, carry air to the lungs

Question 6

Bronchiole

Answer 6

Air passages into the lungs. Branch off from the bronchi.

Question 7

Alveoli

Answer 7

Gas exchange takes place (air sac). End of bronchioli

Question 8

Rib

Answer 8

Protection

Question 9

Intercostal muscles

Answer 9

Contract and relax to facilitate breathing

Question 10

Diaphragm

Answer 10

Contract and relax to facilitate breathing