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respiratory 1

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Microorganisms that are removed by mucus are destroyed by the....? stomach
How can you change the pitch of the sound in the vocal cords? contracting and relaxing the muscles
What causes altitude sickness? your body dosent get enough oxygen at a high altitude
The area located behind the oral cavity and between the nasal cavity and the larynx is the? pharynx
What is the function of the hyaline cartilage of the trachea? to prevent the trachea from collapsing
What protein combines with oxygen in the blood (for transport)? hemoglobin
What is the function of the nasal conchae? divides the nasal cavity, support mucus membrane, and increase surface area
What is the triangular slit that opens and closes during talking called? glottis
Where is the respiratory center located? medulla and pons
What structure resembles a bunch of grapes/ alveoli
What is the function of the mucus membrane that lines the nasal cavities/ adjusts air temperature, entraps dust
The amoutn of air that enters and leaves the lungs during a normal respiratory cycle is the.... tidal volume
What is the main force for pushing air out of the lungs? diaphragm, elastic recoil
Which bone of the skull does not have a sinus? zygomatic
What is the adams apple? largest band of cartilage surrounding larynx
What part of the respiratory center is responsible for maintaining breathing patterns? medulla
Oxygen travels from the pharynx to the_____ to the ______ and finally to the ______where oxygen enters the bloodstream? larynx, trachea, lungs
How many lobes does the right lung have? Left? 3, 2
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