ATI TEAS Science Master Deck: Respiratory System

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the organs, functions, and mechanisms of the respiratory system as defined in the ATI TEAS Science Master Deck.

Primary function of the respiratory system

To bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide.

Respiratory System Organs

Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

Nose

An organ that warms, filters, and humidifies air during respiration.

Pharynx

The throat; serves as a passageway for both air and food.

Larynx

The voice box that contains the vocal cords.

Trachea

The windpipe that carries air to the lungs.

Bronchi

The two main branches that carry air into the lungs.

Bronchioles

Smaller branches of the bronchi located inside the lungs.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs.

Oxygen movemenet

The gas that moves from the alveoli into the blood.

Carbon dioxide movement

The gas that moves from the blood into the alveoli.

Diaphragm

The muscle primarily responsible for breathing.

Inhalation

The process during which the diaphragm contracts and moves downward.

Exhalation

The process during which the diaphragm relaxes and moves upward.

Respiration

The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide.