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1
What is the respiratory system?
It protects us against viruses
makes us sick
the reproduction of cells
organs that take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
2
why do we cough and sneeze?
to make us sick
it just happens for no reason
so we don't get sick
to clear particles from our airways
3
what do we do when we breathe
move our muscles
move our chest
inhale carbon dioxide and exhale oxygen
inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide
4
what makes us cough
tiny particles
eating furry foods
large particles
swallowing feathers
5
why do we need oxygen?
To give us viruses
So our heads don't explode
to break down food
just because we do
6
what is cellular respiration?
inhalation of oxygen
when the cells die in our body
when energy is released from the breaking down of food
exhalation of carbon dioxide.
7
is one lung bigger than the other?
no
yes
they are the same
i don't know
8
what is the the proper name for the windpipe?
trachea
epiglottis
pharynx
diaphragm
9
what is a diaphragm
a musical instrument
a muscle
an organ
a disease
10
how is asthma caused?
it just happens
irritation in the airways
from stress
from laughing too much
11
are lungs the biggest organ in your body?
no
yes
12
The oesophagus is also known as the windpipe
False
True