organ systems Flashcards
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what is a diaphragm
a large thin sheet of muscle that spreads across the chest cavity below the lungs.it is a largely responsible for breathing
what is breathing
the regular movement of air into and out of the lungs
what is a trachea
a hard,ridged tube that leads to the lungs.
what is a epiglottis
a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.
what is respiration
breathing
what are arteries
tubes where blood is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.