Breathing and Respiration Crossword Puzzle

About the Breathing and Respiration Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle focuses on the process of breathing and the exchange of gases in the body. Look for terms such as Inhalation, Diaphragm, Alveoli, and Tidal Volume, along with words for breathing patterns and lung function. It suits students learning human biology, as well as anyone curious about how the body takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.

This crossword draws on 35 clues about Breathing and Respiration. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Mixture of gases surrounding Earth (3 letters)
• •Two main branches of the windpipe (7 letters)
• •Tiny hairs that sweep particles from airways (5 letters)
• •Transfer of oxygen and waste between blood and tissues (11 letters)
• •Paired organs that take oxygen into the blood (5 letters)
• •Facial organ that filters incoming air (4 letters)
• •Relating to the respiratory organs (9 letters)
• •Curved bones protecting chest organs (4 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.