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lungs and air passage

taking in oxygen and removing carbon dixoide

4-6 mintues

nostrils or nares

a wall of cartilidge called the naseal spetum

that isthe two hollow spaces of the nose

tiny hairlike structure that filter inhaled air to trap dust and other particles

drain tears from teh eye into the nose to provide additional moisture for the air

are cavities in the skull that surrondthe nasal area

resonance for the voice

pharynx or throat

3 sections, nasopharynx(upper portion), oropharynx (middle section), larybgopharynx (bottom section)

larynx

larynx

thyroid cartilage which is the largest

vocal cords

glottis

closes the opening into the larynx during swallowing

trachea

two bronchi

terminal bronchioles

3 section, the superior, middle and the inferior

2, supperior and inferior

pleura

2, external nd internal

external respiration

internal respieration

a respiratory disorder usually caused by a sensitivity to an allergen

an inflammation of the bronchi and bronchial tubes

a term used to describe any chronic lung disease that results in obstruction of the airways

is a noninfectious, chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of teh aveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity

nosebleed

is a highly contagious viral infection of theupper respiratory system

isan inflammation of teh larynx and vocal cords

lung cancer

is an inflammation of the pleura or the membranes of the lungs

inflammation of the nasal mucus membrane, resulting in a runny nose

is an inflammation of teh mucus membrane lining the sinuses

is a condition which a person stops breathing while sleeping

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is an infetious lung disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis

is a inflammation of th mucus membrane lining th upper respiratory tract