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Vocabulary
Lesson 10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alveoli | Sacks where air and carbon dioxide are exchanged. |
| Bronchi | Plural of bronchus. |
| Bronchiole | The end strands of the bronchial tree. |
| Bronchus | Any of the major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe. |
| Burp | A noise made by air released from the stomach through the mouth. |
| Cough | An expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound that cleans out the lugs |
| Diaphragm | Muscles that push up and down that help you breath. |
| Hiccups | The sound your vocal chord make when they suddenly snap shut. |
| Intercostal Muscles | Rib muscles that help you breathe. |
| Larnyx | The voice box. |
| Mucous Membrane | Mucous that helps line the nose and protect it. |
| Sneeze | A cleansing of the upper respiratory system through the nose. |
| Trachea | The windpipe |