Respiratory System Flashcards
1
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Nasal Cavity
A
The air is moistened and warmed and the little hairs catch the dirt particles
2
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Pharynx
A
Part of the throat that is behind the mouth and the nasal cavity
3
Q
Larynx
A
Voice box
4
Q
Trachea
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A coiled the that allows air to pass through to the lungs when we breathe
5
Q
Bronchi
A
Tubes carrying the oxygen that lead to the lungs
6
Q
Bronchioles
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Bronchi lead to this and this carries the oxygen to the alveoli
7
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Alveoli
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Clusters of sacs that help in the exchange of gas from oxygen to carbon dioxide
8
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Diaphragm
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A muscle that contracts and relaxes when inhaling and exhaling
