Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Lungs
A
The main organs of the respiratory system
2
Q
Exhale
A
To breathe out
3
Q
Diaphragm
A
A flat muscle that controls breathing
4
Q
Capillary
A
A tiny blood vessel
5
Q
Alveoli
A
Thin walled air sacs within the lungs
6
Q
Diffusion
A
The movement of particles from areas with high concentrations to areas with low concentration
7
Q
Inhale
A
To breathe in
