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Basics Of Breathing
#1

This is the system of organs that work together to get oxygen to all of the body's many parts.

The Circulatory System

#2

This is what you do to bring air INTO your body.

inhale

#3

This is what you do to RELEASE air from your body.

exhale

#4

Name 3 parts of the body that are used in the respiratory system.

nose, mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, trachea, bronchus, right lung, left lung

#5

This is the MAIN organ of the respiratory system.

lungs

Gas & Pressure
#1

This is a tube in your throat that is held open by rings of cartilage.

Trachea

#2

These are the tiny air sacs in your lungs

alveoli

#3

The alveoli exchanges oxygen to what?

carbon dioxide

#4

This is a large muscle below your lungs that moves air in and out of your lungs when it flexes.

diaphragm

#5

This system brings in the oxygen to the body.

Respiratory System

Respiration & Exercise Part 1
#1

This is the process by which cells convert sugar into energy.

Respiration

#2

These create oxygen for us to breathe, and need the carbon dioxide that we produce.

Plants and Trees

#3

This type of exercise means "with air"

aerobic

#4

This is what we call the number of times your lungs inhale and exhale.

Breathing Rate

#5

Name two types of aerobic exercises.

Walking, running, swimming, cycling

Respiration & Exercise Part 2
#1

This type of exercise means without air.

anerobic

#2

What type of exercise is jumping rope? Aerobic or Anerobic?

anerobic

#3

What type of exercise is running? Aerobic or Anerobic?

Aerobic

#4

What type of exercise is gymnastics? Aerobic or Anerobic

Anerobic

#5

What type of exercise is hill climbing? Aerobic or Anerobic

Anerobic

Respiratory Health
#1

This is the activity where you breath in of smoke from tobacco and other drugs?

Smoking

#2

Smoking slows down these tiny hairs called ______which help keep germs out of the body.

cilia

#3

This is an addictive chemical found in cigarettes.

Nicotine

#4

Name two ways in which smoking can damage your body?

cancer, emphysema, chronic bronchitis

#5

What is it called when the inside of the airways swell and become narrow?

Asthma

Final Question
How does the circulatory system work together with your respiratory system? One brings the oxygen into your body and into the blood. The CS moves the blood and oxygen to the parts of your body that need them.