Lung Structure

The structure of the lungs (Mammalian Lungs) The different parts and what they do! =]

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LUNGS
A pair of lobed structures made up of a series of highly branched tubles called bronchioles.
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TRACHEA
A flexible airway, supported by rings of cartillage.
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GOBLET CELLS
Found in the trachea, produce mucus that traps dirt particles and bacteria from the air breathed in.
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BRONCHI
Two divisions of the trachea, each leading to one lung. Produce mucus to trap dirt.
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BRONCHIOLES
Series of branching subdivisions of the bronchi. Control the air flow in and out of aveoli.
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ALVEOLI
Minute air sacs. Contain collagen + elastic fibres + epithelium. Aids gas exchange
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A flexible airway, supported by rings of cartillage.

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TRACHEA

Card 3

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Found in the trachea, produce mucus that traps dirt particles and bacteria from the air breathed in.

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Card 4

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Two divisions of the trachea, each leading to one lung. Produce mucus to trap dirt.

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Card 5

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Series of branching subdivisions of the bronchi. Control the air flow in and out of aveoli.

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Thanks for this!! very helpful at testing my memory and helping me learn! 10/10!! ;)

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