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20 Cards in this Set
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primary function of the respiratory system
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exchange of O2 and CO2
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movement of air in and out of the lungs
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venhilation
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external respiration
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exchange of O2 and CO2 in lungs
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internal respiration
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exchange of O2 and CO2 on cellular level
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organs of respiratory system
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nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs
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passageway for foods, liquids and air
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pharynx
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helps keep food out of respiratory tract
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epiglottis
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function of cilia in nose
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filter large dirt particles
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muscle that divides thoracic cavity from abdominal cavity
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diaphragm
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respiratory rate for adult
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12-20 respirations per minute
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respiratory rates for a newborn
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30-60 respirations per minute
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# of lobes in right lung
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3
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# of lobes in left lung
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2
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air sacs at the end of the bronchial tree are called
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alveoli
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double membrane around the lungs
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pleura
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nasal cavity is separated from the mouth by the
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palate
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smaller branches of the bronchi
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bronchioles
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-ectasis
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dilation
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-capnia
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carbon dioxide
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-phonia
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voice
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