Chapter 13 Section 1 Flashcards
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Cilia
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The hairlike projections that move in a wavelike manner on the outsides of cells.
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Respiration
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The process by which cells break down simple food molecules to release the energy they contain.
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pharynx
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The throat; part of both the respiratory and digestive systems.
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Trachea
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The throat; part of both the respiratory and digestive systems.
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Bronchi
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The passages that branch from the trachea and direct air into the lungs.
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Lungs
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The main organs of the respiratory system, where gas exchange takes place.
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Alveoli
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Tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for the movement of gases between the air and the blood.
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Diaphragm
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A large, dome-shaped muscle that has an important function in breathing.
