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LCE Science
Ch 4: Respiration and Excretion Sec 1: The Respiratory System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| respiration | the process in which oxygen and glucose undergo a complex series of chemical reactions inside cells; also called cellular respiration |
| cilia | tiny hair-like extensions that move together in a sweeping motion |
| pharynx | the throat; part of both the respiratory and digestive system |
| trachea | the windpipe; a passage through which air moves in the respiratory system |
| bronchi | the passages that direct air into the lungs |
| lungs | the main organs of the respiratory system |
| alveoli | tiny sacs of the lung tissue specialized for the movement of gases between air and blood |
| diaphragm | a large, dome shaped muscle that plays an important role in breathing |
| larynx | the voice box; located in the top part of the trachea, underneath the epiglottis |
| vocal cords | folds of connective tissue that stretch across the opening of the larynx and produce a person's voice |