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Respiratory System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lungs | Carries out the exchange of oxygen and C02 |
| Alveoli | Tiny air sacs where oxygen and C02 is exchanged |
| Bronchi | Small tubes that carry oxygen into the lungs |
| Trachea | The windpipe; a passage through which air moves into the lungs |
| Epiglottis | A flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe and prevents food from entering the lungs. |
| Diaphragm | A dome shaped muscular partition. It separates the throat from the abdomen. This has a major role in breathing. |
| Mouth | The mouth is the lower part of the human face. Food is taken in from there. |
| Pharynx | The pharynx is a tube that leads into the epiglottis that both food and air travel through. |
| Esophagus | A tube that connects air from the outside, to the trachea of the lungs. |
| Larynx | A special type of muscle in the throat, also known as the voice box. |
| What air is made out of | Nitrogen, oxygen,and CO2. |
| Asthma attack | When lungs inflame causing airways to the lungs to be blocked. |
| Bronchitis | A irritation disorder. |
| Regularly intake their inhaler, and monitor their amount of exercise | How to stay healthy if you are suffering from asthma. |
| Drink ginger tea, dont smoke, don't do drugs, stay away from polluted air, and exercise. | How to stay healthy if you are suffering from bronchitis. |
| The respiratory system allows oxygen to be transported to muscles to allow them to move and preform daily functions. | How does the Muscle and respiratory system work together? |
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