Name: ____________________
Human Respiratory System - Word Search Puzzle
Direction: Find all the hidden words in the puzzle above that are defined in the table below.
Description Word
The process of taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide by inhaling
and exhaling
Gas that is a waste product of cellular respiration
Gas that is essential for respiration
Two large spongy organs located in the chest cavity that are responsible for
breathing
C-shaped structure of muscle that is located beneath the lungs and controls the
process of breathing
The structure that contains the vocal cords
The muscular passageway that is part of the respiratory system and digestive
system
The structure that is responsible for preventing the entry of food into the
trachea
The structure that is composed of stacked C-shaped cartilage rings and
commonly known as the “windpipe”
The name of two branches of the trachea that enter the lungs
The site of gas exchange in the lungs, also known as tiny air sacs
The name of blood vessels that surround the alveoli
The process of breathing in
The process of Breathing out
The process that provides gas exchange in the alveoli
Substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the tissues
Name: ____________________
Human Respiratory System - Word Search Puzzle - Answer Key
Direction: Find all the hidden words in the puzzle above that are defined in the table below.
Description Word
The process of taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide by inhaling Respiration
and exhaling
Gas that is a waste product of cellular respiration Carbon dioxide
Gas that is essential for respiration Oxygen
Two large spongy organs located in the chest cavity that are responsible for Lungs
breathing
C-shaped structure of muscle that is located beneath the lungs and controls the Diaphragm
process of breathing
The structure that contains the vocal cords Larynx
The muscular passageway that is part of the respiratory system and digestive Pharynx
system
The structure that is responsible for preventing the entry of food into the Epiglottis
trachea
The structure that is composed of stacked C-shaped cartilage rings and Trachea
commonly known as the “windpipe”
The name of two branches of the trachea that enter the lungs Bronchi
The site of gas exchange in the lungs, also known as tiny air sacs Alveoli
The name of blood vessels that surround the alveoli Capillaries
The process of breathing in Inhale
The process of Breathing out Exhale
The process that provides gas exchange in the alveoli Diffusion
Substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the tissues Hemoglobin
