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Respiratory system
Term | Definition |
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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 |