respiratory system Flashcards
1
Q
Is a group of tissues and organs in our body that enable us to breathe
A
respiratory system
2
Q
tiny surface hairs
A
cilia
3
Q
The Interior area of the nose line with a __________
A
sticky mucous membrane
4
Q
This is where food tube and the
air tube meet
A
pharynx
5
Q
A hole between
these two tubes called
A
glottis
6
Q
contains vocal cords
that vibrate when sound is made(also called voice box)
A
larynx
7
Q
incomplete rings of cartilage
which keep it open and at the
same time allow to widen when
more air needs to be inhaled.
A
trachea
8
Q
what is the function of trachea?
A
Connects the external
respiratory organs with the
lungs
9
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