respiratory system Flashcards
1
Q
nose
A
filters and warms the air we breathe
2
Q
mouth
A
Allows from air entry- mouth breathing
3
Q
pharynx
A
Allows movement of air from the mouth and nose to the larynx
4
Q
larynx
A
Passageway for air
5
Q
trachea
A
Allows air to pass from the larynx to the bronchi
6
Q
lung
A
7
Q
right and left bronchus
A
Allows air flow for exchange of gases
8
Q
right and left bronchioles
A
Directs for to the alveoli
9
Q
alveoli
A
Enables exchange of gases via diffusion
10
Q
diaphragm
A
Relaxes and contracts which allows s to inhale and exhale
11
Q
pleura
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