Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Nose
A
Moisturises, purifies and cleans the air
2
Q
Epiglottis
A
Prevents food going down airway
3
Q
Trachea
A
Let’s air travel to lungs
4
Q
Bronchioles
A
Carries air to alveoli
5
Q
Rib cage
A
Protects heart and lungs
6
Q
Inter coastal muscle
A
Helps with movement of the rib cage during breathing
7
Q
Alveoli
A
Carries out gas exchange in lungs
Millions of alveoli in lungs
Moves into capillaries
8
Q
Breathing
A
Mechanical action of getting air in and out of lungs
