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Chp 20 - 1: Respiration (Copy)

Terms in this set (44)

pharynx
tubelike passageway for food, liquid , and air
larynx
airway to which the vocal cords are attached
trachea
air-conducting tube that connects the larynx with the crunch; is lined with mucous membranes and cilia, and contains strong cartilage rings
bronchi
two short tubes that branch off the lower end of the trachea and carry air into the lungs
alveoli
tiny, thin-walled, grape-like clusters tat the end of each bronchiole that are surrounded by capillaries; carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange takes place
diaphragm
muscle beneath the lungs that contracts and relaxes to move gases in and out of the body
emphysema
lung disease in which the alveoli enlarge
asthma
lung discorder in which the bronchial tubes contract quickly and cause shortness of breath, wheezing or coughing; may occur as an allergic reaction
Dangers of vaping
Destruction of lung tissue
Infection of lungs
Sores in mouth and throat
asthma
episodes of breathing difficulty due to narrowed or obstructed airways (esp. the bronchi)
bronchioles and alveoli
smaller airways and the clustered, terminal gas exchange sacs
diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide
takes place in alveoli
alveolar capillary membrane
Site of the connection between the respiratory and cardiovascular system where gas exchange (02/CO2) occurs.
Cilia in respiratory tract
Hair-like structures found on the cells of the respiratory tract that beat to move mucus and other particles up and out of the lungs
Epiglottis
A flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe and prevents food from entering.
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