Respiration Flashcards
What’s the function of
NASAL CAVITY
(2)
- trap particles
- moisten air
Function of PHARYNX
1
Passageway for food and air
Function of LARYNX
Vocal cords
Function for TRANCHEA
2
- Connects larynx to bronchi
- moistens air using cilia
Functions of BRONCHI
Carry air into lungs
What does the lungs contain
ALVEOLI & BRONCHIOLES
Function of BRONCHIOLES
Brings air to the alveoli for gas exchange
Function of alveoli
Sacks that fill with air used for gas exchange.
What are capillaries
Small blood vessels that allow gas exchange
Define DIFFUSION
Movement of area going from HIGH concentration to LOW
Where does oxygen go
Blood
Define SEMI PERMEABLE MEMBRANE
Only allowing certain things to pass through
What is breathing controlled by
Diaphragm
Order that air goes
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Nasal cavity
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi
Lungs
Bronchioles
Alveoli
Capillaries