Structure of the respiratory system

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  • Created on: 22-03-16 15:19
Formal name of the voice box
Larynx
1 of 7
Involved with Gaseous Exchange
Alveoli
2 of 7
Fluid within to avoid lungs collapsing
Plural Membrane
3 of 7
Transfers air from nose and mouth to the lungs
Trachea
4 of 7
Helps to move the rib cage up and down
Intercostal Muscles
5 of 7
Tansfers air down to Alveoli
Bronchii
6 of 7
Involved in the mechanics of breathing
Diaphragm
7 of 7

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Involved with Gaseous Exchange

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Alveoli

Card 3

Front

Fluid within to avoid lungs collapsing

Back

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Card 4

Front

Transfers air from nose and mouth to the lungs

Back

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Card 5

Front

Helps to move the rib cage up and down

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