ch6: respritory system Flashcards

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nose

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made of bones, cartilage, and skin. contains small hairs called cilia to prevent large particles from entering.

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pharynx

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during respiration, air enters through the nose and mouth into the pharynx

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larynx

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superior to the trachea the larynx PRODUCES A PERSONS VOICE

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trachea

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also called the windpipe extends from the larynx and branches into bronchi. Lined with cilia.

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lungs

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two cone shaped organs located in the chest right is larger and divided in three lobes ,left is smaller and divided into 2 lobes

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