Respiratory System Flashcards
1
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Respiratory System
A
The system by which oxygen is taken into the body and carbon dioxide is removed
2
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Oxygen
A
O2
3
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Carbon Dioxide
A
CO2
4
Q
Breathing
A
The process in which the body takes in fresh air containing oxygen and forces out used air containing carbon dioxide
5
Q
Windpipe
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The air passage that connects the throat to the lungs
6
Q
Lungs
A
One of a pair of spongy bag like organs of the body that expands when filled with air.
7
Q
Diaphragm
A
A large dome shaped muscle separating the chest from the stomach area
8
Q
Cartilage
A
A tough flexible body material
9
Q
Inhale
A
The Breathe In
10
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Exhale
A
To breathe Out
11
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Larynx
A
Voice box
