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11- Human Biology S1 > Components of the Respiratory System > Flashcards

Components of the Respiratory System Flashcards

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Larynx

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short tubular structure- reinforced with cartilage, contains vocal chords

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Pharynx

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Muscular tubular structure- carries air from nasal cavity to larynx

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Trachea

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supported by cartilage rings, filter and carries air to lungs

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Lungs

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provides the large SA for gas exchange

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Bronchi

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filter and carry air to bronchi

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Bronchioles

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carry air from bronchi to alveioli

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alveioli

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air sac, transports gas between internal and external enviroment

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pleral membrane

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adheres the lungs to ribs to assist in inhalation and exhalation

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Diaphragm

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contracts or relaxes changing volume of lungs

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intercostal muscels

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contract to change volume of lungs

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Epiglottis

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closes off trachea when swolling so no food enter lungs

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rib

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form framework of thoracic cavity- increase volume

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