Respiration Flashcards
1
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respiration
A
the process by which cells break down food molecules to release.
2
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cillia
A
the hair-like projections on the outside of cells.
3
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pharynx
A
the throat
4
Q
treachea
A
the windpipse
5
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bronchi
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the passage that directs air into the lungs
6
Q
lungs
A
an organ in sit-breathing verectralces that exchsnge 02 and co2 with blood.
7
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alveoli
A
tiny sacs of lung tissue for movement of gasses, air,and blood
8
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diapghram
A
a large muscle located a the bottom of a mammal rib cage that functions in breathings.
9
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larynx
A
the voice box
10
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vocal cords
A
folds of connective tissue that stretch across the opening of the larynx
