The body in motion / Respiratory system

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What function does the nasal cavity have?
covered with tiny hairs that collect dust particles
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What is the function of the mouth?
where the air is warmed, filtered, and humidified
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what is the function of the Pharynx?
is the throat, carries food and air
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what is the function of larynx ?
the voice box. Contains vocal cords that produce sound
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What is the function of the trachea?
also called the windpipe, is a major airway to the lungs strengthened by cartilage rings
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what is the function of the lungs?
made of elastic tissue, plays a role in gas exchange and transports oxygen
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what is the function of the bronchus?
two bronchus extend from the trachea, they split into each lung
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What is the function of bronchiole ?
continue to divided into branches that link to the alveoli
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what is the function of the alveoli?
Elastic thin-walled structured sacs, contains blood and plays a major role in gaseous exchange.
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What is the function of the mouth?

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where the air is warmed, filtered, and humidified

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what is the function of the Pharynx?

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what is the function of larynx ?

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What is the function of the trachea?

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