functions of the organs in the respiratory system
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| Nasal cavity | Air is filtered and warmed. Dust and pathogens are removed from the air.
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| Pharnyx | Air is filtered and warmed
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| Larnyx | This is the voice box. Vocal cords vibrate as air passes over them to produce sound.
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| epiglottis | The flap of tissue that closes when you swallow food to prevent choking.
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| Trachea | The tube with cartilage rings that give support and protection. Air travels to the lungs through this tube.
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| Cilia | Tiny hairs that line the trachea and bronchi. These filter air as it passes to the lungs
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| Bronchi/bronchioles | Carry warm , and filter air on the way to the lungs. These become inflamed during an asthma attack.
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| Lungs | Holds air, contain alveoli
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| Alveoli | Site of gas exchange. Oxygen diffuse into the lungs and carbon dioxide diffuses out of the blood and into the lungs to be released.
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| Diaphragm | Changes air pressure in the chest cavity to allow air to enter and leave the lungs.
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