Respiration Quiz Flashcards

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Function of the Nostrils

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Filters and tastes air

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Function of the Nasal Cavity

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Cleans, moistens, harms and smells air also filters dirt

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Function of the Larynx

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Vocal cords

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Function of the Trachea

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Wind pipe that allows air to pass through neck and throat

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Function of the Bronchi

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Transition structures that air travels through

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Function of the Ribs

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Protection, support and respiration, aids and breathing

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Function of the Diaphragm

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Muscle, used in the process of breathing in

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Function of the Bronchioles

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Ensure incoming air is supplied to each air sac

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Function of the Alveoli

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Tiny air sacs, O2 enters body CO2 leaves

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Function of the Capillaries

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Transfer of oxygen and other nutrients from the bloodstream to other tissues in the body

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Function of the Blood Vessel

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Transport blood through the body, takes in blood in CO2 takes blood back in high

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Function of the Left Lung

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Transport oxygen into the bloodstream and release (main organ)

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Function of the Esophagus

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Food tube / transport food to the stomach

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Function of the Epiglottis

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Flap / covers glottis so no food can enter the glottis and the trachea

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Function of the Pharynx

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Air to pass through, food go down

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