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breathing and respiration
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the function of the larynx | to produce sound |
| what is the function of the trachea | to prevent the airways from collapsing |
| what is the function of the bronchus | to carry the air from the trachea to the lungs |
| what is the function of the bronchioloes | thin tubes which carry the air in the lungs |
| what is the function of the alveoli | tiny air sacs where gaseous exchange takes place. |
| what is the function of the intercostal muscles | causes the rib cage to move up and down during breathing |
| what is the function of the diaphragm | causes the air to move in and out of the lungs |
| what is the function of the cartilage | to prevent the tubes form collapsing |