Respiratory System Worksheet 29.
The two main systems that work together for gas
exchange and transport are the __________ and
1. The __________ system helps us breathe. __________ systems.
2. Air enters the body through the __________. 30. __________ is a disease in which the airways
3. After passing through the nose, air travels become narrow and inflamed.
through the __________ passages. 31. __________ is a lung infection where alveoli fill
4. The air then goes through the __________, also with fluid.
called the windpipe. 32. __________ is an inflammation of the bronchi.
5. The trachea splits into two branches called 33. __________ is caused by damage to the alveoli,
__________. often due to smoking.
6. Inside the lungs, the bronchi divide into smaller 34. __________ is a virus that can cause respiratory
tubes called __________. problems, such as shortness of breath.
7. At the end of bronchioles are tiny sacs called 35. One of the worst effects of smoking is
__________. __________ cancer.
8. The alveoli are surrounded by __________ (tiny 36. __________ is a chronic condition that can cause
blood vessels). coughing and difficulty breathing.
9. The process of oxygen entering the blood and 37. A healthy lifestyle includes a balanced
carbon dioxide leaving it is called __________. __________, regular __________, and proper
10. Gas exchange in the alveoli occurs through the __________.
process of __________. 38. Avoiding __________ and __________ drinking
11. When we breathe in, the __________ contracts helps protect your lungs and heart.
and moves downward. 39. One way to detect respiratory diseases early is
12. When we breathe out, the diaphragm through regular __________.
__________ and moves upward. 40. Proper __________, such as washing hands and
13. Breathing in is also called __________. using clean masks, can prevent infections.
14. Breathing out is also known as __________. 41. __________ increases heart rate and blood
15. The diaphragm is a __________ that helps the pressure and harms the circulatory system.
lungs expand and contract. 42. A condition where arteries harden due to plaque
16. The __________ produces sound by vibrating buildup is called __________.
the vocal cords. 43. The windpipe is also called the __________.
17. The sense of smell is also known as 44. The main organ of the respiratory system is the
__________. __________.
18. The physical movement of air in and out of the 45. Tiny hair-like structures in the nose that filter air
lungs is called __________. are called __________.
19. The chemical process in cells that uses oxygen 46. The __________ is the shared pathway for both
to release energy is called __________. food and air.
20. The gas taken in by the respiratory system is 47. The left and right lungs are divided into sections
__________. called __________.
21. The gas released from the body during 48. The respiratory system works closely with the
exhalation is __________. heart to deliver __________ to every cell.
22. After gas exchange, oxygen-rich blood travels to 49. Carbon dioxide travels in the blood via
the __________ side of the heart. __________ veins to return to the lungs.
23. The heart then pumps oxygenated blood to the 50. You can strengthen your lungs by doing
__________ of the body. __________ breathing and aerobic exercise.
24. Body cells use oxygen to produce __________.
25. __________ is the waste product of cellular
respiration.
26. The blood returns carbon dioxide to the
__________ side of the heart.
27. From the heart, carbon dioxide is carried back to
the __________.
28. The lungs remove carbon dioxide from the body
through __________.