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What is the function of the Epiglottus |
Covers the airway to stop food from entering the lungs |
flap flap |
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What is the function of the Larynx |
Its the voice box, produces sound & speech |
Voice box |
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What is the function of the Trachea |
Carrys air to the lungs, has C-shaped cartilage to make sure it stays open |
Air carry boi |
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What is the function of Bronchus |
Collects dirt using mucus & Cillia (tiny hairs) |
Tree trunk boi |
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What is the function of Bronchioles |
Takes oxygen to the alveoli & constricts/dialates to let more oxygen in |
tree branch boi |
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What is the function of the Alveoli |
Allows gaseous exchange to take place |
Cloud bois (on the end of bronchioles) |
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What is diffusion |
O2 moves from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration |
Alveoli gives O2 to Capillaries = present time |
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What is the plural membrane |
creates surface tension between ribcage & lungs |
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What happens during Inspiration |
1. Inspiration (breathing in) 2. Diaphram (contracts & flattens) 3. Intercostal muscles (contract, pulling ribcage up and out) |
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