respiratory system

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what is the function of the thoracic cavity
chamber in chest protected by the ribs
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what is the function of the nasal cavity
the nose has hairs to filter dust and other pathogens
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what is the function of the larynx
the voice box, connects pharynx to trachea
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what is the function of the pharynx
connects nasal cavity to mouth, passage for air and food
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what is the function of the lungs
organ that allows oxygen into the body
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what is the function of the trachea
the wind pipe, contains cartilage to stop it from collapsing, branches into lft and right bronchi
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what is the function of the bronchioles
small airways that extend from bronchi, connect to alveoli
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what is the function of the diaphragm
flat muscle located beneath lungs seperates ches from abdomen
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what is the function of the alveoli
transfer oxygen into the blood through aseous exchange
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what is the function of the epiglottis
flap of cartilage that ensures when we eat and drink it doesnt go into our lungs
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what is the function of the bronchi
branch of trachea to take air into the lungs
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