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Respiratory System
Review and Quiz
Term | Definition |
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pharynx | the junction in the throat of the alimentary canal and the trachea. |
epiglottis | A flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing, preventing food from entering the lungs. |
larynx | The voicebox; contains the vocal cords. |
trachea | The tube between the larynx and bronchi through which air travels to the lungs; also called the windpipe. |
bronchus | One of two tubes connecting the trachea to each lung. |
lung | An organ in the respiratory system consisting of sponge-like tissue that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide wight he blood. |
bronchiole | A thin tube that branches from a bronchus within a lung. |
alveolus | One of millions of tiny air sacs within the lungs where gas exchange occurs. |
diaphragm | A sheet of muscle that forms the bottom wall of the chest cavity; It contracts during inhaling and relaxes during exhaling. |
emphysema | A respiratory disease in which alveoli lose their elasticity, leading to difficulty in breathing. |
regulation of breathing | Breathing is regulated by the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood. |
nicotine | The chemical that makes tobacco addictive. |