Respiratory System
Introduction respiratory system deck for student / qualified HCPS.
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- Q1 What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
- Hint: Think O₂ in, CO₂ out
- A Gas exchange: oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal
- Q2 What are the two main divisions of the respiratory tract?
- Hint: Two-part split
- A Upper airway and lower airway
- Q3 Which structures make up the upper airway?
- Hint: Above the trachea
- A Nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx
- Q4 Which structures make up the lower airway?
- Hint: From windpipe down
- A Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, lungs
- Q5 What is the function of the nasal cavity?
- Hint: Conditions incoming air
- A Filters, warms, and humidifies inspired air
About this deck
Respiratory System is a 50-card flashcard deck covering anatomy & physiology for paramedic clinical revision. Introduction respiratory system deck for student / qualified HCPS.
This deck is part of the official SnapMedic flashcard library, written and maintained by working UK paramedics for student paramedics, newly qualified paramedics (NQPs), and experienced clinicians. All cards work offline once downloaded and use spaced repetition to move information into long-term memory.
Last updated 7 February 2026.
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