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List the organs of the repiratory system
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Nose...Pharynx...Larynx...Trachea...Bronchi...Lungs
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State the primary function of the repiratory system
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To furnish oxygen for use by individual cells and to take away their gaseous waste product, carbon dioxide.
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Define external respiration
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Process in which the lungs are ventilated and oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the air in the lungs and the blood within capillaries of the alveoli
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Define Internal Repiration
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Process in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the bloodstream and the cells of the body.
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List the five functions of the nose
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1. Serves as an air passageway
2. Warms and moistens inhaled air
3. Its cilia and mucous membrane trap dust pollen, bacteria and foreign matter.
4. Contains olfactory receptors that sort out odors
5. Aids in phonation and the quality of the voice
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Name the three divisions of the Pharynx
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1. Nasopharynx
2. Oropharynx
3. Laryngopharynx
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List three functions of the Pharynx
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1. Serves as passageway for air
2. Serves as a passegeway for food
3. Aids in phonation by changing its shape
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State the function of the Epiglottis
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Acts as lid to prevent aspiration of food into the trachea
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Define Glottis
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Narrow slit at the opening between the true vocal folds
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State the function of the Larynx
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Produces vocal sounds
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State the function of the Trachea
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Serves as a passageway for air
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The trachea divides into the _______ _______ and the _______ ________
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The trachea divides into the Right Bronchus and Left Bronchus
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State the function of the bronchi
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Provide a passageway for air to and from the lungs
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Give a brief description of the lungs
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Cone shaped, spongy organs of repiration lying on either side of the heart
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Define Pleura
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Serous membrane composed of several layers
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