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Respiratory/Merson
Respiratory System review - 7th grade
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Two words to describe the Respiratory System | Gas Exchange |
| The respiratory system takes IN | Oxygen |
| The respiratory system lets OUT | Carbon Dioxide |
| MUSCLE that controls breathing by expansion and contraction of lungs | Diaphragm |
| ENTRY/EXIT points for gas exchange | Nose/mouth |
| Windpipe - passageway that carries gas to/from the bronchi | Trachea |
| The two BRANCHES OF THE TRACHEA leading to the right and left of lungs. | Bronchus (bronchi= plural) |
| Branching parts of the bronchi leading to the lung | Broncioles |
| TINY SACS at the end of each bronchiole | Alveoli |
| Sac-like organs made of many many alveoli; expands and contracts to allow for inhaling and exhaling. | Lungs |
| Why do we need to breathe? | To obtain oxygen - the needed ingredient to release ENERGY from glucose in CELLULAR RESPIRATION. |