lungs Flashcards
1
Q
what body system allows a person to inhale/exhale to move (oxygen; O2) into the bloodstream and get rid of waste (gas; carbon dioxide; CO2) from the lungs
A
respiratory system
2
Q
anything that has to do with lungs is called a what
A
pulmonary
3
Q
what do you call a thin tissue that covers the outside part of the lungs
A
pleura
4
Q
name an organ that allows oxygen (air) to enter your body
A
nose
5
Q
this area of the mouth that allows the air you breathe to become humid
A
nasal cavity
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