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Human body2 Praschak
Respiratory system and digestive system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pharynx | Commonly known as the "throat," connects the nasal passage and the mouth. |
| Larynx | The voice box. |
| Trachea | Commonly known as the "Windpipe." |
| Bronchi | The two major tubes that are connected to the trachea and enter the lungs. |
| Bronchioles | Smaller branch like tubes in the lungs. |
| Alveoli | Tiny air-sacs that exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. |
| Lung | Major organ devoted to gas exchange. |
| Cilia | Hairs that cover the nasal passages. |
| Stomach | An organ that breaks up major food particles. |
| Small Intestine | Tubes that finalize the digestion process. |
| Villi | "Bumps" on the small intestine wall that help absorb nutrients. |
| Esophagus | Tube that allows food to pass to the stomach. |
| Bile | A digestive juice secreted by the liver to digest fats. |
| Epiglottis | A flap of skin that covers the trachea when swallowing. |
| Diaphragm | A muscle that helps with breathing by pushing upwards and lowering. |