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Respiratory system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the function of the respiratory system? | supply the cells with oxygen and to remove carbon dioxide |
| What makes up the respiratory system? | nose, trachea, bronchi, lungs and the diaphragm |
| What does the nose do? | collects air from the environment moistens, cleans and heats the air before sending it to the trachea |
| What is the trachea? | the windpipe, tube that moves air from the nose to the bronchi |
| What is the epiglottis? | the flap of tissue that covers the trachea when you swallow |
| What are bronchi? | tubes that branch off of the trachea and move air trachea to the lungs. |
| What are the main organs where gases are exchanged between the air and blood? | lungs |
| What are the microscopic airs sacs in the lungs called? | alveoli |
| What is the muscle that helps in the breathing process? | diaphragm |
| The chest cavity gets larger and air comes into the lungs when the diaphragm________________. | contratcs |
| The chest cavity gets smaller and air is pushed out of the body when the diaphragm_________________. | relaxes |
| Why do we need oxygen? | For cellular respiration in the mitochondria. |
| What is produced during cellular respiration? | ENERGY! Carbon dioxide and water are waste products. |
| What system works with the respiratory system to supply oxygen to the cells for cellular respiration? | circulatory |
| What system works with the circulatory system to get glucose to the cells for cellular respiration? | digestive |
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