respiratory system structure - key words. Flashcards
1
Q
what is the trachea?
A
flexible tube that directs air into your lungs.
2
Q
what is the epiglottis?
A
a flap that stops food from going down your windpipe.
3
Q
what is the larynx?
A
your voice box.
4
Q
what does the intercostal do?
A
lifts your rib cage
5
Q
what are alveoli’s?
A
air sacs
6
Q
what is a diaphragm?
A
it contracts and relaxes.
7
Q
what is a pleural membranes?
A
it’s 2 layers, covering the lungs.
8
Q
what are bronchus?
A
airways that lead to the trachea
9
Q
what is the bronchioles?
A
small airways that branch off the bronchi in the lungs.
