science respiratory Flashcards
opening in the nose and here air is filtered
nostrils
lined by mucous membrane ,traps foreign particles
nasal cavities
muscular tube ij throat leaads to esophogus and trachea
pharnyx
opening of trachea,constitutes vital airways
larynx/voicebox
connection where the larynx meets the pharnyx
adams apple
leaf shaped flap at the top of the larynx, sea of the wind ie to prevent food and helps in sound production
epiglottis
tube like also called a wind pipe
trachea
main sponge like organs located in the chest
lungs
located at the bottom of the lungs and aids in respiration
diaphragm
before the lungs the trachea beaks into 2
bronchi(singular:bronchus)
bronchi break up into
bronchioles
air sacs hich inflate and deflate when gas exchange
aveoli(singular: aveolus)
respiration
breathing
transport of gases
externaal respiration
exchange of gases
internal respiration