Frog Respiratory Sys. Organ & Function Flashcards
1
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External nares
A
Anterior opening for the entry and exit of air
2
Q
Internal nares
A
Posterior opening that leads air from the nasal cavity into the pharynx
3
Q
Oral/Buccal Cavity
A
Where buccopharyngeal respiration takes place
4
Q
Pharynx
A
Used to transfer food from the mouth to the espphagus
5
Q
Larynx
A
Serves to guard the air passage
6
Q
Lungs
A
Brings in oxygen and breathes out carbon dioxide
7
Q
Glottis
A
Controls airflow in and out of respiratory passages