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Centaurus/Scott
CHS/Scott Pulmonary Unit
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nose | It's your first line of defense. The mucous in here helps prevent disease. |
| Sinus cavity | It equalizes the pressure in your pulmonary system. |
| Pulmonary | Relating to the lungs |
| Throat | Tempers the air temperature before it enters the lungs (so it's not too hot or cold) |
| Trachea | Keeps your wind pipe open using cartilage rings. |
| Lobes of the lung | Evolutionary defense in case part of your lung collapses. |
| Diaphragm | A smooth muscle that divides your thoracic cavity from the rest of your body and keeps this area from collapsing. |
| Respiratory system | The system that allows us to breathe. |