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Chapter 17.1 Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Respiration | process in which oxygen & glucose undergo a complex series of chemical reactions |
| Cilia | hairs in your throat |
| Pharynx | throat |
| Trachea | windpipe |
| Lungs | exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood |
| Alveoli | exchange gases between blood and air |
| Diaphragm | a dome-shaped muscle that plays an important role in breathing |
| Bronchi | directs air to your lungs |
| Larynx | voice box |
| Vocal Cords | produces your voice |