Parts of the respiratory sytstem Flashcards

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Nostrils

A

Skin covering of nasal passage
Lined with celia and mucus

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Pharynx

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Stucture located behind mouth
Connects mouth/ nasal cavity with larnyx

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3
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Larynx

A

Voice box
Contains vocal cods that air passes through to make sound

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4
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Trachea

A

Wind pipe
Passageway for air in bronchi

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5
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Bronchus

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Passageway for air from trachea into lungs
Certain cartilage

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6
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Lung

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Organs that is the site of 02 and C02.
Exchange between enviroment and body

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7
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Bronchiole

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Passageway from bronchi
Air travels through these small branches in lungs
No cartilages

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8
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Diaphragm

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Muscle that separates thoracic cavity from abdominal cavity
Aids in insiration and expiration

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9
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Alveoli

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Gas exchange in mammal lungs
Single cell thick
Surround by vascular system

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10
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0Epiglottis

A

Flap of cartliage over entrance to trachea
Prevents food from being aspiration

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11
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0Pleural membrance

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Double layer membrane that enclose lungs
Innerside attachs to lung/ outer

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0Thoracic cavity

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Chest cavity
Hollow space in upper body
Contains lungs/ is protected by ribs/ skin/ muscles

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