Science Flashcards
The external nares through which the air enters and filtered
Nostril
A common passageway for both food and air
PHARYNX
It contains the vocal chords which are responsible for producing our voice
LARYNX
A hollow tube that serves as the main passage way of air into lungs.
TRACHEA
Two branching tubes that connect the trachea to the lungs.
BRONCHI/BRONCHIAL TUBE
The finer subdivision of bronchi ; hair like tubes that connect to the alveoli.
BRONCHIOLES
Allows the gas exchange in the lungs.
ALVEOLI
The physical action of taking in oxygen into, and releasing the carbon dioxide out of the lungs.
BREATHING
sponge-like organs located in the chest cavity
LUNGS-
a powerful muscle found in the bottom of the rib cage
DIAPHRAGM-
is the process of taking in air into the lungs.
INHALATION
Is the process of letting air out from the lungs
EXHALATION
A contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract and is usually the result of a viral infection.
COUGH AND COLDS
An allergic condition that makes the breathing airways narrow and swollen
ASTHMA
Needs a long-term exposure to bacteria (mycobacterium tuberculosis) before becoming infected.
TUBERCULOSIS
The swelling of the breathing passages caused by industrial pollutants and tobacco smoke
BRONCHITIS
A long-term disease of the lungs caused by prolonged exposure to respiratory irritants like tobacco chemicals and air pollutants.
EMPHYSEMA
Can be acquired through the long- term exposure to tobacco smoke.
LUNG CANCER
Carries the variety of essential elements throughout the body.
BLOOD
carry oxygen to the body
Red Blood Cell-
helps fight infections and diseases
White Blood Cell-
cells that helps with clotting
Platelets-