respiratory system

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  • Created by: EggBabby
  • Created on: 30-12-20 13:57
contains cilia to filter pathogens and bacteria out if the air breathed in.Contains mucus to warm up and moistens air.
nasal chambers
1 of 7
funnels the air down towards the larynx
pharynx
2 of 7
contains the epiglottis- smooth muscle flaps that close during swallowing
larynx
3 of 7
wind pipe, held open by a c shaped cartilage rings. helps animals to cough
trachea
4 of 7
splits the trachea to funnel the air evenly into both lungs
bronchi
5 of 7
spreads air evenly across each lung
bronchioles
6 of 7
site of gas exchange in the lungs via diffusion
alveoli
7 of 7

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Card 2

Front

funnels the air down towards the larynx

Back

pharynx

Card 3

Front

contains the epiglottis- smooth muscle flaps that close during swallowing

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

wind pipe, held open by a c shaped cartilage rings. helps animals to cough

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

splits the trachea to funnel the air evenly into both lungs

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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