Smoking and the lungs Flashcards
1
Q
What is the technical term for your windpipe?
A
Trachea.
2
Q
The trachea splits into two tubes called….
A
Plural- Bronchi
Singular- Bronchus
3
Q
The bronchi split into lots of smaller tubes called….
A
Bronchioles.
4
Q
Small air sacs where gas exchange takes place are called….
A
…. alveoli.
5
Q
Why is tar from smoking getting on your cilia bad?
A
Damaged cilia can’t get rid of mucus properly, making you cough often.
6
Q
What is cilia?
A
Little hairs on the lining of your airways.
