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Respiratory system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nasal Cavities | Air is warmed, moistened, and filtered |
| Sinuses | provides voice resonance |
| Nasopharynx | First part air enters after the nose |
| Oropharynx | Receives air from nose |
| Laryngopharynx | Branches to the trachea & esophaguss |
| Larynx | Contains the vocal cords |
| Epiglottis | prevents food from entering the lungs |
| Trachea | C-shaped cartilage |
| Bronchi | Right + left each enter a lung |
| Alveoli | Allows coz + oz between blood and lungs |
| Lungs | Exchange of coz &oz |