Resportory Test Flashcards
What expanded in the thoracic cavity and pulls air into the lungs?
Diaphragm
What is the capillaries function?
They transport oxygen and other nutrients from the bloodstream to other tissues in the body
What does the alveoli do?
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The bronchioles function is to do what?
They split into smaller branches les then a millimetre
What does the larynx do?
It holds the vocal cords
What helps aid the lungs in breathing?
Ribs
What do the blood vessels do?
It allows blood to flow through the body to the heart
The nasal cavities function is?
To take air in and warm it, and humidifie it so the air is warm when it gets to the lung
Where is air brought into to be warmed and humidified?
The nostrils
What splits into two branches that lead to the lungs?
Bronchius
What does the pharynx do?
It is a muscular funnel that extends from the nasal cavity to the end of the esophagus
What is made of elastic cartilage that acts like a switch?
Epiglottis
What carries food saliva and liquid to the stomach
Esophagus
The left lungs function is to do?
It supports the heart and brings oxygen to the body
