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10 Cards in this Set
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What is the function of the respiratory system?
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Enables you to breathe
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What are the lungs?
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The 2 main organs of the respiratory system.
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What is the diaphragm?
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A large muscle located at the bottom of the chest.
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What is the trachea?
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The tube that leads to the lungs.
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What is oxygen?
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The air that we inhale. (Breathe in)
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What is carbon dioxide?
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The air that we exhale. (Breathe out)
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What is the function of the nose and mouth?
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Air enters through these body parts.
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What are alveoli?
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Tiny sacs covered by capillaries. Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged into the blood.
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The trachea divides into what 2 branches?
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Bronchi
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What are the 5 ways to keep your system healthy?
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1. Exercise
2. Don't do drugs. 3. Maintain ideal weight. 4. Play safely. 5. Get plenty of sleep. |
