anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
what do natal cavities do? (3)
A
- blood vessels warm up the air
- cilia:filter’s the air
- mucous moisten’s the air
2
Q
what does the pharynx do?(1)
A
-“meet in the middle” of digestive and respiratory system
3
Q
what does the larynx do? (2)
A
- protects vocal cords
- epiglottis: avoids food going through
4
Q
what does the trachea do?(2)
A
- rings of cartilages to keep open
- mucous and cilia filter
5
Q
what does the bronchi+bronchioles do?
A
its just a passage tube
6
Q
what do aveolis do?(1)
A
gas exchange
