Respiratory system Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
the process by which air enters your lungs
A
Inhalation
2
Q
thin muscle below the lungs and heart that separates the chest from the abdomen
A
Diaphragm
3
Q
microscopic balloon-shaped structures located at the end of the respiratory tree
A
Alveoli
4
Q
Excretion is the process of removing waste from the body.
A
excretion
5
Q
A kidney is an organ in the body that removes waste from the blood and helps control the amount of water and salt in the body.
A
kidney
6
Q
The bladder is a hollow organ that stores urine until it leaves the body.
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bladder
