Structure Of Respiratory System Flashcards by Jass Teagle | Brainscape

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Larynx

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Connects nose and back of trachea

Forms air passage to lungs

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Trachea

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Gap at back to allow food to travel to oesophagus

Known as windpipe

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Bronchi

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Have tubes to stop them collapsing

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Alveoli

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Little sacs

Exchange oxygen

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Diaphragm

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Separates chest from abdomen

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Intercostal muscles

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Found between ribs

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Pleural membranes

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Cover outside of lungs

Line inside of chest wall

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