Outcome Three: Respiratory System (Cells And Systems) Flashcards

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What is a diaphragm?

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Large muscles below the lungs that help move air in and out of lungs.

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What does the mouth do?

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The secondary external opening for the respiratory tract.

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What does the nose do?

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The main way for air to leave and enter your body.

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What does the trachea do?

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The airway that leads from the larynx to the bronchi.

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What do the bronchi do?

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Two main branches of the trachea that lead into the lungs.

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What do the lungs do?

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A groups of organs and tissues that work to help you breathe.

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What do the alveoli do?

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Tiny-air filled sacs in the lungs, the site of gas exchange.

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