Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Basic respiratory worksheet




What are the two entrances for oxygen to enter the respiratory system? Nose & mouth.



Where does the air go to from the nose and mouth? To the trachea & pharynx



In between the pharynx and the trachea what structure does this lesson leave out? larynx



Where is the trachea located in reference to the esophagus? Anterior



What structures moisten the air in the Respiratory System? Nose & mouth



What is the name for the small air sacs at the end of the bronchioles? Alveoli



Where does gas exchange take place in the lungs? alveoli



What is the main muscle of respiration? Diaphram



What happens when we inhale? Exhale? The diaphram contracts. the diaphram relax.



Sketch a picture of the respiratory system. Include the following structures: nose, mouth,




pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchus, bronchioles, alveoli and lungs.

1 comment:

Duval said...

Number 3 is incorrect, but other than that this is good.