air sac where air exchange takes place

flap of tissue that covers larynx when swallowing, so that food and drink don't go into trachea

double membrane covering outside surface of lungs; a serous membrane

one that doesn't open to the outside

amount of air that enters or leaves lungs with one breath at rest

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Words relating to respiratory system

Term	Definition
inhalation; inspiration	synonyms meaning breathe in
exhalation; expiration	synonyms meaning breathing out
alveolus	air sac where air exchange takes place
epiglottis	flap of tissue that covers larynx when swallowing, so that food and drink don't go into trachea
pleura	double membrane covering outside surface of lungs; a serous membrane
serous membrane	one that doesn't open to the outside
mediastinum	midsection of thoracic cavity
tidal volume	amount of air that enters or leaves lungs with one breath at rest