Respiratory System Flashcards
1
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Nasal cavity
A
Area where inhaled air is warmed, filtered and moistened.
2
Q
Cilia
A
Filters dust and particles from inhaled air.
3
Q
Oxygenated air
A
Freshly inhaled air rich in oxygen
4
Q
Deoxygenated air
A
Expelled air low in oxygen
5
Q
Inhaling
A
Breathing in
6
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Exhaling
A
Breathing out
7
Q
Mucus
A
Moistens and filters inhaled air
8
Q
Pharynx
A
Back of mouth/throat
9
Q
Larynx
A
Voice box
10
Q
Epiglottis
A
Flap of cartilage that directs food and air
11
Q
Trachea
A
Wind pipe
12
Q
Cartilage rings
A
Prevent the trachea from collapsing
13
Q
Left bronchus
A
The tube linking the trachea to the left lung
14
Q
Right bronchus
A
The tube linking the trachea to the right lung
15
Q
Lungs
A
Two large lightweight respiratory organs of the body
