Respiratory system Flashcards
1
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Function
A
The respiratory system functions to move oxygen from the outside environment into the body. It also removes carbon dioxide and water from the body.
2
Q
alveoli
A
Tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for the movement of gases between the air and the blood
3
Q
lungs
A
the main organs of the respiratory system, where gas exchange takes place
4
Q
trachea
A
passageway for air
5
Q
diaphragm
A
dome shaped muscle below the lungs that causes breathing to occur
