Respiratory System Flashcards
Lungs?
Spongy muscles composed of cells into which air enters during inhalation
Bronchi ?
Deliver air directly to the lungs
Trachea ?
Conducting pathway through which air flows
Lower respiratory tract ?
Consist of the trachea bronchi and lungs
Larynx ?
Contains the vocal cords connects the pharynx to the trachea
Upper respiratory tract?
Consists of the nose mouth pharynx and larynx
Air enters through the nostrils and passes through the pharynx
Primary organs ?
Lungs
And
Diaphragm
Lungs ?
Process oxygen for absorption into the blood and release carbon dioxide
Diaphragm ?
Expands and contracts automatically forcing her into and out of the lungs
Diaphragm ?
A muscular organ that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen
The respirator consist of ?
The upper respiratory tract
Lungs
Thoracic cavity
Maintains exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in lungs and body tissues
Respiratory system primary functions
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Inhalation intakes of oxygen
Exhalation illuminates of oxygen to toxic byproducts carbon dioxide by breathing out
