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14 Cards in this Set
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A tube where air passes through during breathing. When breathing out, cords can be made to vibrate, which produces our speech.
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Larynx (Voice Box)
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The tube that carries the inhaled air towards the lungs. Cartilage prevents it from collapsing.
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Trachea (Windpipe)
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The first branches from the trachea to each wing of the lung.
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Bronchi
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Very fine branches that lead to the alveolus.
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Bronchioles
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These are placed at the end of the Bronchioles. This is the place where gas exchange to the blood takes place. They have an immense area.
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Alveoli (Air sacs)
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There is a very high surface area and thin cell walls.
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What are two characteristsics of Gas Exchange Surfaces
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These are fine hairs located on the surfaces of the cells. They are able to carry particles up the lung.
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What is CILIA
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This is a substance that is produced in a Goblet cell which traps microbes and dust. It is carried away by the Cilia.
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What is MUCUS and what is it produced by
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A chemical in tobacco which makes the consumer addicted to it. Furthermore it is a stimulant making the heart beat faster.
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What does Nicotine cause in tobacco
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This substance in tobacco causes the consumer to get cancer, which is uncontrolled cell division.
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what are the affects of TAR in tobacco
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This chemical in tobacco reduces the oxygen supply in the consumer.
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The affects of CARBON MONOXiDE
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An irritant in tobacco smoke that can cause cancer.
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Smoke particles
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This air is made up of more oxygen than Carbon dioxide
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INHALED AIR contains more/less oxygen than Carbon dioxide
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This air is made up of less oxygen than Carbon dioxide
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EXHALED AIR contains more/less oxygen than Carbon dioxide
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