Science

primary entrance of air into the body

tiny hairs in nasal cavity

tube that connects the nasal cavity to the larynx (aka. the throat)

portions of the pharynx

part of the throat that contains the vocal folds, phonation or sound production, aka voice box

connects the pharynx and larynx to the lung opening, aka the windpipe

branching tubes to the lungs which expel air into it

secondary or smaller tubes branching from the bronchi

actual site of gas exchange

A dome-shaped muscular structure located between the thoracic and abdominal cavity.

A pair of large, spongy organs where exchange of gases occurs.

muscular insertion between the ribs

flow of air during inhalation

Common Colds are usually caused by ____

infection of the alveoli in the lungs, causing it to be filled with pus making it hard to breathe

viral disease that mainly affects the lungs.

inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes; can either be acute or chronic

a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease where in the alveoli become damaged and stretched

The airways become narrow, and swelling is evident. Extra mucus is also produced.

3 main parts of the CS

carries oxygenated blood away from heart

carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart

biggest artery

biggest vein