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12 Cards in this Set
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Alveoli
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Site for exchange of the respiration gasses carbon dioxide between air and blood. The outside of it is covered with blood vessels. Those pick up oxygen and release carbon dioxide
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Cilia
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(little hairs) move mucus down towards the pharynx and throat. Where is is swallowed
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Vocal Cords
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Chords that you speak through and shoots sound out of it and that causes vibration.
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Bronchi
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A tube that leads from the trachea to the Lungs. It convey's air to and from the lungs.
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Mucus
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a slippery substance that contains water, salt, and cells. It stays in your throat.
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Nose hairs
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Hairs in your nose that prevents bacteria from getting into your system.
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Nasal Passages
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Breath through nose and air gets divided into 2 passageways.
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Bronchioles
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A tiny tube that connects to the Lungs and continues to the alveoli
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Trachea
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A bony tube that connects to the nose and mouth
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Pharynx
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A tube that goes from the base of the skull to the epiglottis
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Larynx
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IT is the portion of breathing located in the middle of the Trachea and Pharynx. It contains the vocal chords
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Epiglottis
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A flap of tissue that is covered with a mucus membrane.
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