Vocab for Breathing Flashcards
1
Q
What are Type 1 Pneumocytes
A
Cells that are thin and used for quicker Gas Exchange
2
Q
What are Type 2 Pneumocytes
A
Cells that produce surfactant, a fluid rich in lipids and proteins that help the air sacs stay open
3
Q
Where does the air initially flow through when breathing?
A
The Pharynx
4
Q
What does the Trachea split into?
A
2 Bronchi
5
Q
What are at the ends of bronchioles?
A
Alveoli
6
Q
what are around the alveolis?
A
Capillaries that help with gas exchange
7
Q
What happens when you breathe through your nose
A
- Air gets warmer
- Nose captures dust and bacteria
8
Q
What are the things around the Trachea
A
Rings of Cartilage
