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Respiratory system
Pre-vet
| question/term | answer/defintion |
|---|---|
| What is respiration? | exchange of carbon dioxide & oxygen |
| What is ventilation? | bringing air in |
| Upper respiratory system | Nose/Mouth, Pharynx, larynx, & Epiglottis |
| What does the nose do? | filter warm air enters and exits |
| What is the pharynx? | the throat |
| What is the larynx? | voice box |
| What does the epiglottis do? | Protect Trachea |
| Lower respiratory system | Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Alveoli, & Lungs |
| What are alveoli? | air sacs where gas exchange occurs |
| What are the lungs divided into? | lobes |
| What surrounds the Lungs? | The pleura |
| Supporting structures | Ribs & Diaphragm |
| What do the ribs do? | Protect center |
| What does the Diaphragm do? | Separates thoracic cavity from peritoneal cavity |