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Respiratory system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pharynx | The junction in the throat of the alimentary canal and the trachea. |
| Epiglottis | Flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing, preventing food from entering the lungs. |
| Larynx | Voicebox; contains the vocal cords. |
| Trachea | In some arthropods, chitin-lined air tube that forms part of the respiratory system; in humans, tube between the larynx and bronchi through which air travels through to the lungs; also called he windpipe. |
| Bronchus | One of two tubes connecting the trachea to each lunch. |
| Lung | Organ consisting of sponge-like tissue that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood. |
| Bronchiole | Thin tube that branches from a bronchus within a lung. |
| Alveolus | One of millions of tiny sacs within the lungs where gas exchange occurs. |
| Diaphragm | Sheet of muscle that forms the bottom wall of the chest cavity; contracts during inhaling and relaxes during exhaling. |