respiratory system Flashcards
function of this system
get oxygen into body and remove waste co2
protects form dust and germs through mucus and cilia
respiratory pathway
nasal cavity, pharynx,larnyx,trachea , bronchi,bronchioles,alveoli
how does epiglottis work
prevents foods and liquids from entering the trachea and makes sit go to esophagus
what is cilia
tiny hair likes structures clean airways and protects lungs from dust
capilarries
walls of alveoli and help with gas exchange to help remove waste form body and provide oyxgen
diseases of repsiratory
asthma , pneumonia, cystic fibrosis
asmtha
casues wheezing and coughing
pneumonia
caused by bacteria, fungus, virus
air sacs filled with pus/liquid
cystic fibrosis
inherited disorder, severe lung and digestive system damage
affects cells that produce mucus and sweat