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Tressia Coleman
Anatomy Week 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Wha is the main function of the Respiratory System | it brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide |
| what is in the diaphragm | a domed shaped muscle that helps you breathe by contracting and relaxing |
| what is external respiration | Gas exchange between the lungs and bloodstream |
| What is internal respiration | Gas exchange between the blood and the body cells |
| What prevents food from entering the trachea | The epiglottis |
| What is cellular respiration | c ells using oxygen to make energy and releasing carbon dioxide |
| What are bronchi | two large tubes that branch from the trachea and enter the lung |
| What are bronchioles | smaller branches inside the lungs that carry air to the alveoli |
| What lines respiratory tract to trap dust and germs | cilia and mucus |
| Why is the left lung smaller that the right lung | to make space for the heart |