respiratory system Crossword Puzzles
Digestive Circulatory Respiratory 2024-12-17
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- this system works to bring oxygen into the body and carbon dioxide out of the body
- transports the oxygen brought in from the respiratory system to all cells in the body
- carry oxygen through the bloodstream
- problems with the respiratory system would decrease the amount of this Gas which is used to burn glucose to create energy
- the process by which energy is made in the mitochondria by burning glucose with oxygen to form ATP
- most water reabsorption occurs in this organ
- air is most dense at this altitude which would benefit athletes playing sports here
- large nutritional molecule that is derived from meat chicken or fish
- secretes a chemical called Insulin into the small Intestine to complete digestion
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- if this state of balance in the human body fails in any way a person will have a disease or disorder
- traps particles in the respiratory system and also protects the stomach from strong acids
- blood vessels that carry deoxygenated or oxygen poor blood back to the hear
- the transfer of nutrients from the digestive system to your blood stream
- secretes bile to break down fats and complete digestion
- breaking down food to a form the body can use for energy growth and repair
- as you exercise this factor increases to pump more oxygen rich blood to you muscle cells
- Chemical digestion involving enzymes starts in the mouth and ends in this 20 ft long tube
- the digestive system breaks down starch into this molecule which is needed for cellular respiration
- large molecule which breaks down into glucose which is the bodies primary source of energy
- make digestion possible by speeding up the chemical reactions in our body
20 Clues: carry oxygen through the bloodstream • most water reabsorption occurs in this organ • secretes bile to break down fats and complete digestion • large nutritional molecule that is derived from meat chicken or fish • the transfer of nutrients from the digestive system to your blood stream • make digestion possible by speeding up the chemical reactions in our body • ...
The Respiratory System 2024-01-12
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- The site of external respiration.
- Filters air as it passes through the nasal passages.
- Due to the anatomy of this type of dog, they often suffer from respiratory issues.
- When air passes over these structures, it vibrates and creates sound.
- This structure also helps with non-respiratory functions such as pooping!
- The common passageway for the Respiratory and Digestive Systems.
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- When swallowing, this structure is pulled back and covers the opening of the trachea.
- This can be caused by inhaled irritants causing bronchial smooth muscle to contract.
- The vocal cords and arytenoid cartilages form the boundaries of this.
- This is a secondary function of the Respiratory System.
- Exchange of O2 and Co2 between the blood in the systemic capillaries and all the cells and tissues of the body is termed __________ respiration.
- _________ cartilage rings keep the trachea from collapsing.
- This type of respiration is characterized by 02 and C02 being exchanged between the air that is inhaled and the blood flowing in the pulmonary capillaries.
- The area between the lungs.
- Bringing O2 into the body, and CO2 out of the body is the ________ function of the Respiratory System.
15 Clues: The area between the lungs. • The site of external respiration. • Filters air as it passes through the nasal passages. • This is a secondary function of the Respiratory System. • _________ cartilage rings keep the trachea from collapsing. • The common passageway for the Respiratory and Digestive Systems. • ...
Human Anatomy 2025-02-24
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- system that produces blood cells
- first line of defense
- closer to the body
- system that regulate body temperature
- system that removes carbon dioxide
- joint found in elbow
- system that returns fluid to blood vessels
- system that secretes hormones
- secretes bile to break down fats
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- system that activates muscles and gland
- stable internal environment
- system that moves materials around
- cavity that contains heart and lungs
- system that allows for nutrient absorption
- carries high pressure blood
- ventral side
- oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange here
- where blood vessels and nerves are found
- transports hormones and waste
- system that allows locomotion
- system that maintains acid-base balance
21 Clues: ventral side • closer to the body • joint found in elbow • first line of defense • stable internal environment • carries high pressure blood • transports hormones and waste • system that allows locomotion • system that secretes hormones • system that produces blood cells • secretes bile to break down fats • system that moves materials around • system that removes carbon dioxide • ...
Chapter 15 Vocabulary 2024-03-15
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- The area of the throat used for speaking, breathing, and swallowing that houses the vocal cords.
- gives large area for gas exchange,moves air to and from the gas-exchange surfaces of the lungs, protects respiratory surfaces
- A large airway from the lung to the trachea (windpipe)
- In each lung, the primary bronchi branch into smaller and smaller airways, forming the bronchial tree.
- the throat, a chamber shared by the digestive respiratory systems.
- reduces surface tension
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- Maximum amount of air that can be moved in/out of the respiratory system through a single respiratory cycle
- windpipe, tough, flexible tube
- A narrow passage where the diameter of the passageway has narrowed to about 1 mm, cartilages disappear.
- Each of the two lungs that are separated by deep fissures.
- Sets the pace for respiration (3 pairs of nuclei in reticular formation).
- Lined by a protective mucous membrane, or respiratory mucosa, making the nose moist by creating mucus
- The exchange that takes place within the lungs at air-fileld pockets
- consists of the squamous alveolar epithelium, endothelial cells, and fused basement membranes
- The pressure contributed by a single gas is the partial pressure of that gas, abbreviated as P.
15 Clues: reduces surface tension • windpipe, tough, flexible tube • A large airway from the lung to the trachea (windpipe) • Each of the two lungs that are separated by deep fissures. • the throat, a chamber shared by the digestive respiratory systems. • The exchange that takes place within the lungs at air-fileld pockets • ...
Chapter 15 Vocabulary 2024-03-15
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- A large airway from the lung to the trachea (windpipe)
- Maximum amount of air that can be moved in/out of the respiratory system through a single respiratory cycle
- the throat, a chamber shared by the digestive respiratory systems.
- The exchange that takes place within the lungs at air-fileld pockets
- gives large area for gas exchange,moves air to and from the gas-exchange surfaces of the lungs, protects respiratory surfaces
- In each lung, the primary bronchi branch into smaller and smaller airways, forming the bronchial tree.
- reduces surface tension
- Each of the two lungs that are separated by deep fissures.
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- Lined by a protective mucous membrane, or respiratory mucosa, making the nose moist by creating mucus
- Sets the pace for respiration (3 pairs of nuclei in reticular formation).
- windpipe, tough, flexible tube
- The pressure contributed by a single gas is the partial pressure of that gas, abbreviated as P.
- consists of the squamous alveolar epithelium, endothelial cells, and fused basement membranes
- A narrow passage where the diameter of the passageway has narrowed to about 1 mm, cartilages disappear.
- The area of the throat used for speaking, breathing, and swallowing that houses the vocal cords.
15 Clues: reduces surface tension • windpipe, tough, flexible tube • A large airway from the lung to the trachea (windpipe) • Each of the two lungs that are separated by deep fissures. • the throat, a chamber shared by the digestive respiratory systems. • The exchange that takes place within the lungs at air-fileld pockets • ...
CNA Lesson 24 2022-11-14
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- tubes that carry urine from kidneys to bladder
- system that brings oxygen into the lungs & eliminates carbon dioxide
- breathing in
- system responsible for removal of waste products
- windpipe
- bronchial passages become inflamed
- stores the urine
- air sacs in lungs are gradually destroyed
- organs that filter blood
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- infection of lungs caused by bacteria, virus, fungi, or parasite
- tube leading from bladder to the outside
- breathing out
- large branches that provide passage of oxygen into the lungs
- substance that is expelled from the lungs
- contagious , airborne disease
- inability to control bowel/bladder function
- kidney stone
- chronic chronic respiratory condition in which irritants cause inflammation of airways
18 Clues: windpipe • breathing in • kidney stone • breathing out • stores the urine • organs that filter blood • contagious , airborne disease • bronchial passages become inflamed • tube leading from bladder to the outside • substance that is expelled from the lungs • air sacs in lungs are gradually destroyed • inability to control bowel/bladder function • ...
Cells and Body Systems 2013-10-30
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- site of protein synthesis
- control center of cell
- system for locomotion
- regulates material entering and leaving cell
- system for gas exchange
- system that coordinates the body's response
- system releasing wastes
- made of cellulose making plant cell strong'
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- captures energy in photosynthesis
- releases energy for cell use
- system transporting material
- system secreting chemical hormones
- cells containing a nucleus
- cell lacking a nucleus
- system which breaks down food
- system containing bones
16 Clues: system for locomotion • control center of cell • cell lacking a nucleus • system for gas exchange • system releasing wastes • system containing bones • site of protein synthesis • cells containing a nucleus • releases energy for cell use • system transporting material • system which breaks down food • captures energy in photosynthesis • system secreting chemical hormones • ...
Body systems review 2024-11-12
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- The organ that brings in oxygen.
- The system that tells the other systems to function.
- The organ that send and receives electrical signals.
- The organ that absorbs nutrients into the blood.
- The kind of cell that carries oxygen.
- The cord that transmits the signals around the body.
- The system that brings in the oxygen and brings out the carbon doixide.
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- The reactant of cellular respiration that the respiratory system brings in.
- The system that brings oxygen and glucose to the cells.
- The reactant of cellular respiration that the digestive system brings in.
- The kind of cell that sends electrical signals.
- The system that breaks down food to get nutrients.
- The organ that breaks down food with acid.
- The organ that pumps blood.
14 Clues: The organ that pumps blood. • The organ that brings in oxygen. • The kind of cell that carries oxygen. • The organ that breaks down food with acid. • The kind of cell that sends electrical signals. • The organ that absorbs nutrients into the blood. • The system that breaks down food to get nutrients. • The system that tells the other systems to function. • ...
Human Body 2015-01-29
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- why system removes excess carbon dioxide from the body
- support and transport of substances are examples of
- where you can find the muscle tissue
- why produce the reproductive system in the females
- one structure of the circulatory system
- Group of cells thta perform a single function.
- A group of different types of tissues that works together.
- skin,hair and nails are examples of
- mention one of the functions of the connective tissue
- basic unit of structure and fuction in living things.
- who system breaks down food
- mention one of the functions of the nervous tissue
- means similar standing
- mention one of the functions of the epithelial tissue
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- mention one fuction of the muscular system
- one structure of the respiratory system
- the urethra is one structure of the
- group of organs that perform closely related fuctions.
- process in which a stimulus produces a response that opposes the original stimulus
- who system transports oxygen
- helps pretect the body from disease
- is an example of the structure of the nervous system
- where can find out the digestive system
- one structure of the skeletal system
- one fuction of the endocrine system
- works with skeletal system
- support the body
- voluntary and involuntary moments are examples of
- where you can find the nervous tissue?
- is an example of the locations of the epithelial tissue
30 Clues: support the body • means similar standing • works with skeletal system • who system breaks down food • who system transports oxygen • the urethra is one structure of the • helps pretect the body from disease • one fuction of the endocrine system • skin,hair and nails are examples of • where you can find the muscle tissue • one structure of the skeletal system • ...
CSH Anatomy 2024-02-05
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- blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body
- lobe found on the top of the head responsible for visual and spatial processing, as well as understanding spoke and written language
- the part of the respiratory system where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide
- a molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism
- lobe involved in planning, organizing, problem solving, behavior, motivation, problem solving and more
- lobe located at the level of the ears which help decipher one smell or sound from another
- blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart
- the main tube that carries air to the lungs
- organs in your chest that are part of the respiratory system
- smaller branches of the respiratory system that carry air
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- the primary nerve that carries messages from the brain to the rest of the body
- the control center of the body and main organ of the nervous system
- the muscle used to expand and contract the lungs
- these send and receive messages from the brain
- lobe located at the rear base of the brain which helps coordinate movement and balance
- the main organ of the circulatory system that pumps blood
- lobe towards the back of the brain which processes visual information
- made up of DNA in a specific sequence which is the basic physical unit of heredity
- blood vessels that bring blood to the cells
- one of two branches that carry air to either the left or right lung
20 Clues: the main tube that carries air to the lungs • blood vessels that bring blood to the cells • these send and receive messages from the brain • the muscle used to expand and contract the lungs • the main organ of the circulatory system that pumps blood • smaller branches of the respiratory system that carry air • ...
Insect’s Circulatory and Respiratory System 2026-03-28
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- Only vessel in the circulatory system.
- System that carries hemolymph.
- Liquid that is carried through the circulatory system.
- Place where the blood enters the heart.
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- System that carries oxygen.
- Place where the air enters the respiratory system.
- Chamber in the body for blood to be spread.
- Little tubes that distribute oxygen to other tissues.
- Main tubes where air runs.
- Organ that pumps hemolymph.
10 Clues: Main tubes where air runs. • System that carries oxygen. • Organ that pumps hemolymph. • System that carries hemolymph. • Only vessel in the circulatory system. • Place where the blood enters the heart. • Chamber in the body for blood to be spread. • Place where the air enters the respiratory system. • Little tubes that distribute oxygen to other tissues. • ...
Respiratory System 2016-05-05
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- tube that connects the pharynx to the lungs
- respiration exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the blood
- small tube that branches from the bronchi within the lungs
- flap of tissues that covers the trachea
- one of the two branches of the trachea that enters the lungs
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- cavity where air enters the body through the nostrils or mouth
- tiny air sacs in the lungs
- process in which air is forced out of the lungs
- respiration change of gases between the blood and the body cells
- hair-like processes that provide upward movement of mucus cell secretions
- throat; passageway for air to the larynx
11 Clues: tiny air sacs in the lungs • flap of tissues that covers the trachea • throat; passageway for air to the larynx • tube that connects the pharynx to the lungs • process in which air is forced out of the lungs • small tube that branches from the bronchi within the lungs • one of the two branches of the trachea that enters the lungs • ...
Respiratory System 2013-11-15
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- what is one thing that respiration produce
- makes lung contract
- makes sounds
- passage that direct air into the lungs
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- what moisten cleans and warms the air
- what is another name for trachea
- movement of air into and out of the lungs
- breathing is controlled by
- what is another name for pharynx
- Dark sticky substance that is formed when tobacco burns
- what is the main organ of the respiratory system
11 Clues: makes sounds • makes lung contract • breathing is controlled by • what is another name for trachea • what is another name for pharynx • what moisten cleans and warms the air • passage that direct air into the lungs • movement of air into and out of the lungs • what is one thing that respiration produce • what is the main organ of the respiratory system • ...
Respiratory System 2021-02-04
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- carries oxygen everywhere to the rest of the body
- body can not store this which is why we breathe
- gaseous waste
- brings oxygen into blood and carbon dioxide out of the body
- holds air until transfers to alveoli
- little trap door that makes sure food doesn't come into the lungs
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- leads air to lungs
- carries air to alveoli
- this muscle helps lungs inflate and deflate
- makes sure dirt and dust do not enter lungs
- brings in air
11 Clues: gaseous waste • brings in air • leads air to lungs • carries air to alveoli • holds air until transfers to alveoli • this muscle helps lungs inflate and deflate • makes sure dirt and dust do not enter lungs • body can not store this which is why we breathe • carries oxygen everywhere to the rest of the body • brings oxygen into blood and carbon dioxide out of the body • ...
Respiratory System 2021-11-30
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- _____ cartilage is the largest layer of cartilage on the larynx
- closes during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the respiratory tract
- contain a rich network of blood capillaries
- branches off into the esophagus and trachea
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- breathing
- inspiration and expiration
- allow air to be carried to both lungs
- filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens
- membrane that encloses each lung
- voice box
- divides the nose into 2 hollow spaces
11 Clues: breathing • voice box • inspiration and expiration • membrane that encloses each lung • allow air to be carried to both lungs • divides the nose into 2 hollow spaces • contain a rich network of blood capillaries • branches off into the esophagus and trachea • filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens • _____ cartilage is the largest layer of cartilage on the larynx • ...
Respiratory System 2022-05-02
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- amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled beyond tidal exhalation
- amount of air you breath during normal breathing cycle
- amount of air inhaled and exhaled with max effort
- amount leftover after max expiration
- Law stating that each individual gas exerts its own partial pressure contributing to total pressure
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- amount of air that can be forcible inhaled beyond tidal inhalation
- pressure inside the pleural cavity
- air pressure outside the body
- pressure inside the lungs
- Law degree to which a gas dissolves in water
- Law stating that pressure and volume are inversely related
11 Clues: pressure inside the lungs • air pressure outside the body • pressure inside the pleural cavity • amount leftover after max expiration • Law degree to which a gas dissolves in water • amount of air inhaled and exhaled with max effort • amount of air you breath during normal breathing cycle • Law stating that pressure and volume are inversely related • ...
respiratory system 2021-11-26
Respiratory System 2022-02-10
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- slower than normal breathing
- the process of gas exchange
- a drug that suppresses cough
- throat
- the process of air moving in and out of the lungs
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- the process of breathing out
- faster than normal breathing
- a drug that thins mucous
- the process of breathing in
- mucous coughed up from the respiratory tract
- temporary interruption of breathing
11 Clues: throat • a drug that thins mucous • the process of breathing in • the process of gas exchange • the process of breathing out • faster than normal breathing • slower than normal breathing • a drug that suppresses cough • temporary interruption of breathing • mucous coughed up from the respiratory tract • the process of air moving in and out of the lungs
Respiratory System 2021-06-25
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- Large muscle that controls the lungs.
- A gas that you breathe out. It is a waste gas.
- Tiny sacs where gas exchange takes place.
- All animals need this gas to make food into energy.
- Two tubes that connect the trachea to the lungs.
- One of two places where air enters your body
- Breathe out.
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- scientific name for the windpipe or air tube.
- The movement of carbon dioxide and oxygen between alveoli and capillaries.
- What we breathe.
- Breathe in.
11 Clues: Breathe in. • Breathe out. • What we breathe. • Large muscle that controls the lungs. • Tiny sacs where gas exchange takes place. • One of two places where air enters your body • scientific name for the windpipe or air tube. • A gas that you breathe out. It is a waste gas. • Two tubes that connect the trachea to the lungs. • ...
Respiratory System 2024-03-27
11 Clues: Windpipe • Tiny hairs • Let out air • Used for breathing • Vessels back to the • Lung with three lobes • Thick fluid in sinuses • Protects lungs and heart • Element of living things • Element necessary for respiration • Carries out oxygen to the rest of the body
Respiratory System 2024-03-19
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- Two large tubes connected to the Trachea.
- Windpipe & base of our tongue.
- Small air sacs at the end of the bronchioles/end of respiratory system.
- Pair of Organs in the chest.
- Affects certain parts of the lungs, and makes it difficult to breathe.
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- Temporary, can spread from one person to another.
- Little barrier in your throat.
- Serves as a air passageway.
- Allows gases to pass across cell membranes and enter/exit the cells.
- Breathing engine.
- Voice box.
11 Clues: Voice box. • Breathing engine. • Serves as a air passageway. • Pair of Organs in the chest. • Windpipe & base of our tongue. • Little barrier in your throat. • Two large tubes connected to the Trachea. • Temporary, can spread from one person to another. • Allows gases to pass across cell membranes and enter/exit the cells. • ...
Respiratory System 2024-07-16
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- The part that connects (1 down) to (7 down)
- Surrounds itself around (8 down) for gaseous exchange
- Muscle that (7 down) rests on
- Part of the skeletal system that protects (7 down)
- Substance which our body removes
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- A warm and moist part where air enters and leaves
- The act of breathing in
- The act of breathing out
- Substance which our body needs to function
- The part where gaseous exchange occurs
- Tiny parts in (7 down) where it is surrounded by (5 across)
11 Clues: The act of breathing in • The act of breathing out • Muscle that (7 down) rests on • Substance which our body removes • The part where gaseous exchange occurs • Substance which our body needs to function • The part that connects (1 down) to (7 down) • A warm and moist part where air enters and leaves • Part of the skeletal system that protects (7 down) • ...
Respiratory System 2023-02-23
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- What are the blood cells that transport oxygen
- What are the only human organ that floats?
- What is the part of your blood that helps clot wounds?
- What is the fluid that makes up your blood?
- what does your body need to survive?
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- what is the tube the goes from your mouth to your lungs?
- What bones protect your lungs and heart?
- What is the same of the system that helps you breathe?
- What is the muscle that helps you breathe?
- What is one of the most important things you do to stay alive?
- What are the grape like caves where oxygen goes into the blood?
11 Clues: what does your body need to survive? • What bones protect your lungs and heart? • What is the muscle that helps you breathe? • What are the only human organ that floats? • What is the fluid that makes up your blood? • What are the blood cells that transport oxygen • What is the same of the system that helps you breathe? • ...
Respiratory system 2023-04-23
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- The membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus.
- Is the hollow muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cords
- something that we breathe out
- breathing in
- Help you breathe
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- also known as the trachea
- breathing out
- The significant air passages that lead from the trachea to the lungs.
- Extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and conveying air to and from the lungs
- A portion of an organ, such as the liver, lung, breast, thyroid, or brain.
- What we breathe in
11 Clues: breathing in • breathing out • Help you breathe • What we breathe in • also known as the trachea • something that we breathe out • The significant air passages that lead from the trachea to the lungs. • A portion of an organ, such as the liver, lung, breast, thyroid, or brain. • The membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus. • ...
Respiratory System 2024-10-21
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- The walls of the air sacks are only one ______ thick
- Commonly known as your windpipe
- The smaller branches of the tree
- The two big tree branches
- The gas that we inhale
- The movement of gas molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
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- The small air sacks where gaseous exchange takes place
- The air sacks are surrounded by _______ which provides a good blood supply
- The main organ responsible for breathing
- The gas that we exhale
- The surface of the air sacks are ______ to allow gaseous exchange
11 Clues: The gas that we exhale • The gas that we inhale • The two big tree branches • Commonly known as your windpipe • The smaller branches of the tree • The main organ responsible for breathing • The walls of the air sacks are only one ______ thick • The small air sacks where gaseous exchange takes place • The surface of the air sacks are ______ to allow gaseous exchange • ...
Respiratory system 2025-01-24
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- diaphragm is supplied by which nerve
- membrane surrounding the lungs
- what physical barrier protects the repiratory system
- air sacs in the lungs where gases exchange occurs
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- responsible for lowering surface tension of fluid
- accumulation of pus in lungs called ____
- how do surfactants reduce alveolar surface tension
- muscle aiding in breathing
- process of breathing
- the ability of lungs and thorax to expand
- dividing the nose into ttwo passages
11 Clues: process of breathing • muscle aiding in breathing • membrane surrounding the lungs • diaphragm is supplied by which nerve • dividing the nose into ttwo passages • accumulation of pus in lungs called ____ • the ability of lungs and thorax to expand • responsible for lowering surface tension of fluid • air sacs in the lungs where gases exchange occurs • ...
Respiratory & Cardiovascular Systems 2019-12-03
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- respiratory pigment, a pigment that binds to oxygen
- air enters the lung through this
- this system has 3 main components
- produce blood clots, helps to prevent blood loss
- separates respiratory system from digestive organs
- chronic high blood pressure
- small, vascularized sacs
- secondhand smoke
- carry blood to heart
- consists of four chambers that make up two pumps
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- bronchi branch
- most abundant chemical in ETS
- where the exchange of gasses occurs
- carry blood away from heart
- allergic reaction where bronchioles constrict and mucus production increases
15 Clues: bronchi branch • secondhand smoke • carry blood to heart • small, vascularized sacs • carry blood away from heart • chronic high blood pressure • most abundant chemical in ETS • air enters the lung through this • this system has 3 main components • where the exchange of gasses occurs • produce blood clots, helps to prevent blood loss • ...
Fluid & Electrolytes/Acid-Base Balance 2024-04-22
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- kidneys eliminate all acids produced by cellular metabolism to prevent _______ (2 words)
- if a solution is _____, water will move into the cell
- vomiting, antacid overdose, and/or hypokalemia can cause ____ (2 words)
- this buffer system is the major one in the ICF
- both the lungs and the kidneys work to restabilize blood pH for _____ acidosis and alkalosis
- when the body is in _____, kidneys can secrete H+ and reclaim HCO3-
- respiratory acidosis and alkalosis are caused by the failure of the _____ system
- this makes up 2/3 of total body fluid (2 words)
- when the body is in _____, kidneys can secrete HCO3- and reclaim H+
- this is the most abundant cation in ECF
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- this breathing pattern causes respiratory alkalosis
- uncontrolled diabetes, diarrhea, exercising (formation of lactic acid), excessive alcohol, hyperkalemia, and/or renal failure can cause _____ (2 words)
- _____ is the universal solvent
- this is the only important ECF buffer
- hyperventilation and/or an overdose of aspirin can cause _____ (2 words)
- this is made up of plasma and interstitial fluid (2 words)
- when blood pH is above 7.45, the body is in _____
- water content in the human body _____ with old age
- lung disease and/or an overdose of opioids can cause_____ (2 words)
- when blood pH is below 7.4, the body is in _____
- this breathing pattern causes respiratory acidosis
- increased blood CO2
- this condition is very dangerous as it causes brain cells to swell. It is treated with hypertonic saline.
- if a solution is _____, water will move both in and out of the cell; there is no net change
24 Clues: increased blood CO2 • _____ is the universal solvent • this is the only important ECF buffer • this is the most abundant cation in ECF • this buffer system is the major one in the ICF • this makes up 2/3 of total body fluid (2 words) • when blood pH is below 7.4, the body is in _____ • when blood pH is above 7.45, the body is in _____ • ...
Fluid & Electrolytes/Acid-Base Balance 2024-08-18
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- kidneys eliminate all acids produced by cellular metabolism to prevent _______ (2 words)
- if a solution is _____, water will move into the cell
- vomiting, antacid overdose, and/or hypokalemia can cause ____ (2 words)
- this buffer system is the major one in the ICF
- both the lungs and the kidneys work to restabilize blood pH for _____ acidosis and alkalosis
- when the body is in _____, kidneys can secrete H+ and reclaim HCO3-
- respiratory acidosis and alkalosis are caused by the failure of the _____ system
- this makes up 2/3 of total body fluid (2 words)
- when the body is in _____, kidneys can secrete HCO3- and reclaim H+
- this is the most abundant cation in ECF
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- this breathing pattern causes respiratory alkalosis
- uncontrolled diabetes, diarrhea, exercising (formation of lactic acid), excessive alcohol, hyperkalemia, and/or renal failure can cause _____ (2 words)
- _____ is the universal solvent
- this is the only important ECF buffer
- hyperventilation and/or an overdose of aspirin can cause _____ (2 words)
- this is made up of plasma and interstitial fluid (2 words)
- when blood pH is above 7.45, the body is in _____
- water content in the human body _____ with old age
- lung disease and/or an overdose of opioids can cause_____ (2 words)
- when blood pH is below 7.4, the body is in _____
- this breathing pattern causes respiratory acidosis
- increased blood CO2
- this condition is very dangerous as it causes brain cells to swell. It is treated with hypertonic saline.
- if a solution is _____, water will move both in and out of the cell; there is no net change
24 Clues: increased blood CO2 • _____ is the universal solvent • this is the only important ECF buffer • this is the most abundant cation in ECF • this buffer system is the major one in the ICF • this makes up 2/3 of total body fluid (2 words) • when blood pH is below 7.4, the body is in _____ • when blood pH is above 7.45, the body is in _____ • ...
The Respiratory System 2021-06-04
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- movement of air
- a tubelike passageway at the top of the throat
- interacts with the respiratory system so you can breathe
- the trachea branches into 2 narrower tubes
- a flap of tissue at the lower end of the pharynx
- the main organs of the respiratory system
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- contracts and relaxes and moves air in and out of the lungs
- a system of organs
- bronchioles that end in microscopic sacs
- air that passes from the pharynx into a triangle-shape
10 Clues: movement of air • a system of organs • bronchioles that end in microscopic sacs • the main organs of the respiratory system • the trachea branches into 2 narrower tubes • a tubelike passageway at the top of the throat • a flap of tissue at the lower end of the pharynx • air that passes from the pharynx into a triangle-shape • ...
Respiratory System 2022-03-09
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- another term for covid-19
- most basic organ of the respiratory system
- helpful for breathing in and out
- the ____ lung is bigger than the heart-side lung
- responsible for creating vocal sounds
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- one of the systems that pairs with the respiratory system to pump blood from the heart
- another word for breathing (a main process of the respiratory system)
- bad for the lungs (one of the leading causes of emphysema)
- sense of smell
- you lose a lot of _____ by breathing
10 Clues: sense of smell • another term for covid-19 • helpful for breathing in and out • you lose a lot of _____ by breathing • responsible for creating vocal sounds • most basic organ of the respiratory system • the ____ lung is bigger than the heart-side lung • bad for the lungs (one of the leading causes of emphysema) • ...
Respiratory System 2022-03-08
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- another term for covid-19
- most basic organ of the respiratory system
- helpful for breathing in and out
- the ____ lung is bigger than the heart-side lung
- responsible for creating vocal sounds
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- one of the systems that pairs with the respiratory system to pump blood from the heart
- another word for breathing (a main process of the respiratory system)
- bad for the lungs (one of the leading causes of emphysema)
- sense of smell
- you lose a lot of _____ by breathing
10 Clues: sense of smell • another term for covid-19 • helpful for breathing in and out • you lose a lot of _____ by breathing • responsible for creating vocal sounds • most basic organ of the respiratory system • the ____ lung is bigger than the heart-side lung • bad for the lungs (one of the leading causes of emphysema) • ...
Human Body 2015-01-29
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- A group of different types of tissues that works together.
- one structure of the skeletal system
- support and transport of substances are examples of
- one fuction of the endocrine system
- who system breaks down food
- is an example of the locations of the epithelial tissue
- skin,hair and nails are examples of
- where can find out the digestive system
- mention one of the functions of the connective tissue
- is an example of the structure of the nervous system
- where you can find the nervous tissue?
- mention one of the functions of the epithelial tissue
- means similar standing
- one structure of the respiratory system
- voluntary and involuntary moments are examples of
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- group of organs that perform closely related fuctions.
- support the body
- why produce the reproductive system in the females
- process in which a stimulus produces a response that opposes the original stimulus
- who system transports oxygen
- mention one fuction of the muscular system
- Group of cells thta perform a single function.
- helps pretect the body from disease
- one structure of the circulatory system
- the urethra is one structure of the
- mention one of the functions of the nervous tissue
- where you can find the muscle tissue
- works with skeletal system
- why system removes excess carbon dioxide from the body
- basic unit of structure and fuction in living things.
30 Clues: support the body • means similar standing • works with skeletal system • who system breaks down food • who system transports oxygen • one fuction of the endocrine system • helps pretect the body from disease • skin,hair and nails are examples of • the urethra is one structure of the • one structure of the skeletal system • where you can find the muscle tissue • ...
Human Body 2015-01-29
Across
- mention one of the functions of the connective tissue
- skin,hair and nails are examples of
- mention one fuction of the muscular system
- A group of different types of tissues that works together.
- who system transports oxygen
- mention one of the functions of the nervous tissue
- one fuction of the endocrine system
- basic unit of structure and fuction in living things.
- Group of cells thta perform a single function.
- where you can find the nervous tissue?
- one structure of the skeletal system
- the urethra is one structure of the
- one structure of the circulatory system
- helps pretect the body from disease
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- voluntary and involuntary moments are examples of
- means similar standing
- mention one of the functions of the epithelial tissue
- is an example of the locations of the epithelial tissue
- group of organs that perform closely related fuctions.
- is an example of the structure of the nervous system
- process in which a stimulus produces a response that opposes the original stimulus
- where can find out the digestive system
- support and transport of substances are examples of
- why system removes excess carbon dioxide from the body
- where you can find the muscle tissue
- support the body
- one structure of the respiratory system
- why produce the reproductive system in the females
- works with skeletal system
- who system breaks down food
30 Clues: support the body • means similar standing • works with skeletal system • who system breaks down food • who system transports oxygen • skin,hair and nails are examples of • one fuction of the endocrine system • the urethra is one structure of the • helps pretect the body from disease • where you can find the muscle tissue • one structure of the skeletal system • ...
C3 2025-02-01
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- The tiny air sacs in lungs where gas exchange occurs.
- The phenomenon where increased CO2 and acidity (pH) lower hemoglobin’s oxygen affinity.
- The hierarchical structure of the respiratory system to maximize surface area.
- The pressure exerted by a single gas in a mixture of gases.
- A hormone that stimulates red blood cell production in response to low oxygen levels.
- A process where fish swim with their mouths open to force water over gills.
- A respiratory pigment that stores oxygen in muscle tissues.
- The small airways that lead to alveoli in the lungs.
- The principle describing gas diffusion based on surface area, thickness, and pressure gradients.
- The portion of the respiratory system where no gas exchange occurs.
- The structure of respiratory surfaces in fish for gas exchange.
- The primary form in which CO2 is transported in blood.
- The main respiratory pigment that transports oxygen in blood.
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- The primary respiratory structures in terrestrial vertebrates.
- CO2 bound to hemoglobin for transport.
- Sensors that detect changes in CO2, O2, and pH to regulate breathing.
- The region of the brain that controls breathing regulation.
- A method of actively moving water over gills for respiration.
- The mechanism where oxygen binding to hemoglobin increases its affinity for more oxygen.
- The cells responsible for gas exchange in alveoli.
- The total pressure exerted by all gases in the atmosphere.
- The immune cells, also known as dust cells, that remove debris and pathogens from alveoli.
- The partial pressure of oxygen at which hemoglobin is 50% saturated.
- A type of hemoglobin with a higher oxygen affinity than adult hemoglobin.
- A molecule that decreases hemoglobin’s oxygen affinity, promoting oxygen release.
- The factor that decreases atmospheric pressure, affecting oxygen availability.
- TypeIICells The cells that produce surfactant to reduce surface tension in alveoli.
27 Clues: CO2 bound to hemoglobin for transport. • The cells responsible for gas exchange in alveoli. • The small airways that lead to alveoli in the lungs. • The tiny air sacs in lungs where gas exchange occurs. • The primary form in which CO2 is transported in blood. • The total pressure exerted by all gases in the atmosphere. • ...
Human Body 2015-01-29
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- one structure of the circulatory system
- one fuction of the endocrine system
- mention one of the functions of the connective tissue
- A group of different types of tissues that works together.
- group of organs that perform closely related fuctions.
- where can find out the digestive system
- skin,hair and nails are examples of
- one structure of the respiratory system
- helps pretect the body from disease
- who system transports oxygen
- basic unit of structure and fuction in living things.
- works with skeletal system
- why system removes excess carbon dioxide from the body
- where you can find the nervous tissue?
- mention one of the functions of the nervous tissue
- is an example of the structure of the nervous system
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- means similar standing
- mention one of the functions of the epithelial tissue
- the urethra is one structure of the
- support the body
- support and transport of substances are examples of
- where you can find the muscle tissue
- process in which a stimulus produces a response that opposes the original stimulus
- why produce the reproductive system in the females
- mention one fuction of the muscular system
- Group of cells thta perform a single function.
- voluntary and involuntary moments are examples of
- who system breaks down food
- one structure of the skeletal system
- is an example of the locations of the epithelial tissue
30 Clues: support the body • means similar standing • works with skeletal system • who system breaks down food • who system transports oxygen • the urethra is one structure of the • one fuction of the endocrine system • skin,hair and nails are examples of • helps pretect the body from disease • where you can find the muscle tissue • one structure of the skeletal system • ...
Unit 2 Review 2020-12-04
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- The largest artery that is right above the heart.
- Muscles that attach to bones are called ________ muscles
- The body plane that cuts the body into the left and right sides
- The skinny tube in between the kidney and bladder that transports urine to the bladder
- The body system that controls the internal environment through the use of glands
- Major organ of the integumentary system
- The waste that is produced by the urinary system
- The tendency of the body to seek and maintain an equilibrium within the body's internal environment
- An organ in the lymphatic system that lies near the back of the throat
- The type of digestion that occurs by saliva and acid within the stomach
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- Something that is produced within the bone marrow
- The place in the respiratory system where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the bloodstream.
- The movement of food through the gastrointestinal tract
- Large bone structure that is a major organ of the nervous system
- Major organ of the skeletal system
- The gland that lays on top of the kidneys.
- The cells of the nervous system that send electrical signals to other parts of the body
- A blood vessel that flows towards the heart
- The process of air entering and exiting the respiratory system that is necessary for respiration
- This is generated when muscles contract and relax
20 Clues: Major organ of the skeletal system • Major organ of the integumentary system • The gland that lays on top of the kidneys. • A blood vessel that flows towards the heart • The waste that is produced by the urinary system • Something that is produced within the bone marrow • The largest artery that is right above the heart. • ...
Body Systems Review 2023-03-09
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- muscle type that is involuntary and striated; found in the heart
- system that supplies oxygen to the body and removes carbon dioxide as waste
- referring to tissue that covers other tissue (ex: skin)
- skeleton which includes bones closest to the midline of the animal
- system that sends messages through electrical impulses
- nerves that are voluntarily controlled (but also includes reflexes which are involuntary)
- system that allows for temperature regulation, movement, and form
- microscopic sacs in the lungs where actual oxygen/carbon dioxide transfer takes place
- primary substance that relays messages of the endocrine system
- blood vessel that transports blood away from the heart
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- type of bone which is cube-shaped (ex: carpus)
- excrete urine as waste from the bladder out of the body
- part of the respiratory system that holds the vocal cords and allows air through to the trachea
- system that provides transportation and waste and nutrients and aids in temperature regulation
- microscopic blood vessels where nutrient/waste transfer takes place
- nervous system that involuntarily sends signals from the brain to the internal organs
- blood vessel that transports blood to the heart
- part of the CNS that connects the rest of the nervous system to the brain
- transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder
- organ of the urinary system that filters waste from blood
20 Clues: type of bone which is cube-shaped (ex: carpus) • blood vessel that transports blood to the heart • transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder • system that sends messages through electrical impulses • blood vessel that transports blood away from the heart • excrete urine as waste from the bladder out of the body • ...
Respiratory System 2021-04-20
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- A large sheet of muscle that separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity
- The many small, branching tubules into which the bronchi subdivide.
- Sets of muscles between the ribs which raise and lower the rib cage.
- When particles spread out from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.
- The ribs and upper backbone, and the organs found in the chest
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- A gaseous compound of carbon and oxygen, which is a by-product of respiration, and which is needed by plants for photosynthesis.
- The plural of 'bronchus'. The bronchi are the two major air tubes in the lungs.
- Tiny air sacs in the lungs, where gas is exchanged during breathing.
- Thin, moist membranes surrounding the lungs that make an airtight seal.
- The major airway in the respiratory system, also known as the windpipe, connecting the pharynx and larynx to the lungs
- Tiny hair-like projections from a cell that usually allow it to move a substance past the cell
11 Clues: The ribs and upper backbone, and the organs found in the chest • The many small, branching tubules into which the bronchi subdivide. • Tiny air sacs in the lungs, where gas is exchanged during breathing. • Sets of muscles between the ribs which raise and lower the rib cage. • Thin, moist membranes surrounding the lungs that make an airtight seal. • ...
Respiratory System 2020-06-26
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- Large muscle that controls the lungs.
- One of two places where air enters your body
- The movement of carbon dioxide and oxygen between alveoli and capillaries.
- All animals need this gas to make food into energy.
- Tiny sacs where gas exchange takes place.
- scientific name for the windpipe or air tube.
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- Breathe out.
- A gas that you breathe out. It is a waste gas.
- Breathe in.
- What we breathe.
- Two tubes that connect the trachea to the lungs.
11 Clues: Breathe in. • Breathe out. • What we breathe. • Large muscle that controls the lungs. • Tiny sacs where gas exchange takes place. • One of two places where air enters your body • scientific name for the windpipe or air tube. • A gas that you breathe out. It is a waste gas. • Two tubes that connect the trachea to the lungs. • ...
Respiratory System 2021-04-09
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- The part of the alimentary canal that connects the throat to the stomach.
- A pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest.
- Two external openings of the nasal cavity that admit air to the lungs and smells to the nose.
- the body space between the chest and pelvis.
- What you breathe out of you lungs.
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- Located below the lungs, is the major muscle of respiration.
- Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid.
- The action of breathing.
- A respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing.
- One of the 12 paired arches of bone that form the skeletal structure of the chest wall.
- What you breathe into your lungs.
11 Clues: The action of breathing. • What you breathe into your lungs. • What you breathe out of you lungs. • the body space between the chest and pelvis. • Located below the lungs, is the major muscle of respiration. • A pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest. • The part of the alimentary canal that connects the throat to the stomach. • ...
Respiratory System 2021-04-08
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- located below the lungs, is the major muscle of respiration. It is a large, dome-shaped muscle that contracts rhythmically and continually, and most of the time, involuntarily.
- a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax). The trachea (windpipe) conducts inhaled air into the lungs through its tubular branches, called bronchi.
- the airways that lead from the trachea into the lungs and then branch off into progressively smaller structures until they reach the alveoli.
- the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach.
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- plays a critical role in respiration, the energy-producing chemistry that drives the metabolisms of most living things.
- a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.
- a colorless and non-flammable gas at normal temperature and pressure.
- where the lungs and the blood exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide during the process of breathing in and breathing out.
- The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis.
- serves as passage for air, moistens and warms it while it passes into the lungs, and protects the respiratory surface from an accumulation of foreign particles.
- the long curved bones which form the rib cage, part of the axial skeleton.
11 Clues: a colorless and non-flammable gas at normal temperature and pressure. • the long curved bones which form the rib cage, part of the axial skeleton. • the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach. • The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis. • ...
Respiratory System 2021-08-29
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- Location of vocal cords
- Glucose + oxygen -> Carbon dioxide + water + energy
- Muscle at bottom of lungs that assists with breathing
- AKA windpipe
- Hair that lines the nasal cavity and trachea to filter foreign particles
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- location of gaseous exchange
- distribute air throughout the lungs
- Bones that protect our chest
- vessels that surround the alveoli for gaseous exchange
- Prevents food/water from entering the lungs
- physical action of inhaling and exhaling to replace air in the lungs
11 Clues: AKA windpipe • Location of vocal cords • location of gaseous exchange • Bones that protect our chest • distribute air throughout the lungs • Prevents food/water from entering the lungs • Glucose + oxygen -> Carbon dioxide + water + energy • Muscle at bottom of lungs that assists with breathing • vessels that surround the alveoli for gaseous exchange • ...
Respiratory System 2022-03-22
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- Oxygen enters the body
- Part of respiratory and digestive systems, flap of cartilage that closes over trachea to allow food to pass to esophagus
- Groups of cells that transfer oxygen from lungs to blood
- Muscle that allows movement of lungs (inhaling and exhaling)
- Branched smaller tubes of the bronchi
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- Made up of 2, location where air enters the lungs
- Organ in lower part of throat that contains the vocal cords
- Transport oxygen in blood from alveoli in lungs to the rest of the body
- occurs in cells and lungs, moving gases between external environment and internal environment
- Part of respiratory and digestive systems, cavity where oxygen or food pass though
- Tube allowing oxygen to travel from pharynx to bronchi
11 Clues: Oxygen enters the body • Branched smaller tubes of the bronchi • Made up of 2, location where air enters the lungs • Tube allowing oxygen to travel from pharynx to bronchi • Groups of cells that transfer oxygen from lungs to blood • Organ in lower part of throat that contains the vocal cords • Muscle that allows movement of lungs (inhaling and exhaling) • ...
Respiratory System 2021-11-30
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- _____ cartilage is the largest layer of cartilage on the larynx
- closes during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the respiratory tract
- contain a rich network of blood capillaries
- branches off into the esophagus and trachea
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- breathing
- inspiration and expiration
- allow air to be carried to both lungs
- filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens
- membrane that encloses each lung
- voice box
- divides the nose into 2 hollow spaces
11 Clues: breathing • voice box • inspiration and expiration • membrane that encloses each lung • allow air to be carried to both lungs • divides the nose into 2 hollow spaces • contain a rich network of blood capillaries • branches off into the esophagus and trachea • filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens • _____ cartilage is the largest layer of cartilage on the larynx • ...
Respiratory System 2022-01-21
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- this word means to breathe in
- this is the system through which we breathe
- this means to breathe out
- this organ allows you to breathe in and also to eat
- this is a sticky substance we have in our nostrils and also our lungs that filter out germs and particles
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- this organ is also called the windpipe
- this is the air we breathe out
- this is the air we breathe in
- this organ allows us to breathe in as well as smell
- the dome-shaped muscle under our lungs that contract and relax when we breathe
- this is the big organ inside our chests where air is exchanged
11 Clues: this means to breathe out • this is the air we breathe in • this word means to breathe in • this is the air we breathe out • this organ is also called the windpipe • this is the system through which we breathe • this organ allows us to breathe in as well as smell • this organ allows you to breathe in and also to eat • ...
Respiratory System 2022-01-21
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- this word means to breathe in
- this is a sticky substance we have in our nostrils and also our lungs that filter out germs and particles
- this is the big organ inside our chests where air is exchanged
- this is the air we breathe out
- this organ is also called the windpipe
- this is the air we breathe in
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- this means to breathe out
- this is the system through which we breathe
- the dome-shaped muscle under our lungs that contract and relax when we breathe
- this organ allows you to breathe in and also to eat
- this organ allows us to breathe in as well as smell
11 Clues: this means to breathe out • this word means to breathe in • this is the air we breathe in • this is the air we breathe out • this organ is also called the windpipe • this is the system through which we breathe • this organ allows you to breathe in and also to eat • this organ allows us to breathe in as well as smell • ...
Respiratory System 2019-06-10
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- site of gas exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide
- fine blood vessel which surrounds alveoli
- our windpipe
- opens to nasal cavity
- large organ made up of many air sacs
- opening of trachea
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- Flap of cartilage that closes over the trachea when you swallow
- filters air particles
- voicebox
- branch of bronchi
- cavity filters and moistens air
11 Clues: voicebox • our windpipe • branch of bronchi • opening of trachea • filters air particles • opens to nasal cavity • cavity filters and moistens air • large organ made up of many air sacs • fine blood vessel which surrounds alveoli • site of gas exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide • Flap of cartilage that closes over the trachea when you swallow
Respiratory System 2014-03-03
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- process of making energy in a cell
- gas necessary for life
- microscopic air sacs where oxygen and CO2 are exchanged
- 2 tubes leading into lungs
- to breathe out
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- prepares air for lungs
- tube that carries air to lungs
- to breathe in
- muscle that contracts and relaxes to enable breathing
- waste product exhaled
- produced in cells by combining O2 and food
11 Clues: to breathe in • to breathe out • waste product exhaled • prepares air for lungs • gas necessary for life • 2 tubes leading into lungs • tube that carries air to lungs • process of making energy in a cell • produced in cells by combining O2 and food • muscle that contracts and relaxes to enable breathing • microscopic air sacs where oxygen and CO2 are exchanged
Respiratory System 2023-10-25
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- Filters, warms, and moistens air as it travels toward the lungs. Commonly known as the throat, located above the larynx.
- Carries the air directly into the lungs. Breaks off into two branches (left and right).
- The space between the pleura, two thin membranes that lines and surrounds the lungs. Contains pleural fluid for lubrication during contraction.
- Cavity that purifies and humidifies the air breathed in. Located behind the nose and mouth.
- Way for air to enter body.
- Allows air to pass through but blocks food from entering the trachea.
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- Creates a vacuum, pulling air into the lungs. When the muscle contracts, air is pulled in; when it relaxes, air is pushed out of the lungs.
- Regulates temperature and humidity; and drain mucus to regulate pressure in the nasal cavity. Located below the nasal cavity and the eyes.
- A flap in the throat that keeps food from entering the windpipe and the lungs. Attached on top of the larynx to allow air.
- Extract oxygen from the air and transfer it to the bloodstream while releasing carbon dioxide. Located in the chest containing the bronchi, alveoli, and many blood vessels.
- Carries air to and from the lungs. It connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs.
11 Clues: Way for air to enter body. • Allows air to pass through but blocks food from entering the trachea. • Carries air to and from the lungs. It connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs. • Carries the air directly into the lungs. Breaks off into two branches (left and right). • ...
Respiratory System 2023-11-05
11 Clues: throat • voicebox • windpipe • has 3 lobes • has 2 lobes • bones that protect the lungs • muscle that helps us breathe • small sacs where gas is exchanged • small tubes at the end of the bronchus • a tube to connect the trachea to the lungs • space in the head where air travels to warm and humidify.
respiratory system 2024-03-05
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- balance within all of your body systems
- organs working together
- a tube that transports air to the bronchial tubes
- tissues working together
- tubes (2) that carry air into the lungs
- cells working together form this
- little sacs that absorb air and dispel carbon dioxide as blood vessels pass through it
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- an organ system whose job it is to exchange gas
- the smallest living particle in an organism (plural)
- organ systems working together
- a pair of pinkish spongy organs in your chest that take in oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide
11 Clues: organs working together • tissues working together • organ systems working together • cells working together form this • balance within all of your body systems • tubes (2) that carry air into the lungs • an organ system whose job it is to exchange gas • a tube that transports air to the bronchial tubes • the smallest living particle in an organism (plural) • ...
respiratory system 2022-06-20
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- carries oxygen to the lungs
- lets air pass through your throat to your trachea
- help form and move the chest wall
- allow optimal expansion and contraction of the lungs during breathing.
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- where gas exchange takes place
- keeps the pleura moist and reduces friction between the membranes when you breathe.
- protects the organs in the thoracic cavity, assists in respiration, and provides support for the upper extremities.
- carry air to small sacs in your lungs called alveoli.
- upon inhalation it contracts and the chest cavity expands upon exhalation it relaxes and rests
- The heart then sends the blood to the lungs to pick up more oxygen.
- allow oxygen in the air to be taken into the body, while also letting the body get rid of carbon dioxide in the air breathed out.
11 Clues: carries oxygen to the lungs • where gas exchange takes place • help form and move the chest wall • lets air pass through your throat to your trachea • carry air to small sacs in your lungs called alveoli. • The heart then sends the blood to the lungs to pick up more oxygen. • allow optimal expansion and contraction of the lungs during breathing. • ...
Respiratory System 2022-05-18
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- Has 3 different regions; connected to nose.
- Help warm the air in your nose.
- Branches off from trachea into your lungs.
- Transport oxygen to blood.
- Smaller air pipes in your lungs.
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- Connected to nasal cavity and larynx.
- Where you air travels in your body most of the time.
- Muscle that controls breathing.
- Main organ of respiratory system.
- Allows air to travel in and from your lungs.
- Voice box.
11 Clues: Voice box. • Transport oxygen to blood. • Muscle that controls breathing. • Help warm the air in your nose. • Smaller air pipes in your lungs. • Main organ of respiratory system. • Connected to nasal cavity and larynx. • Branches off from trachea into your lungs. • Has 3 different regions; connected to nose. • Allows air to travel in and from your lungs. • ...
Respiratory system 2023-05-18
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- A tubular passageway for air to the lungs only.
- Inferior portion of pharynx
- (voice box) Connects the laryngopharynx to the Trachea
- The right and left primary bronchi enter the hilum of each corresponding lung.
- The most superior portion of the pharynx
- The portion of the nose that is visible on the face and the supporting framework of bone and hyaline cartilage.
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- Intermediate portion of the pharynx
- Funnel shaped tube that starts at the internal nares and extends to the level of the cricoid cartilage, the most inferior cartilage of the larynx
- Large space in the anterior aspect of the skull that lies inferior to the nasal bone and superior to the oral cavity (mouth).
- Two cone-shaped organs, They lie within the thoracic cavity.
- It is the most superior portion of the upper respiratory tract and is comprised of two portions
11 Clues: Inferior portion of pharynx • Intermediate portion of the pharynx • The most superior portion of the pharynx • A tubular passageway for air to the lungs only. • (voice box) Connects the laryngopharynx to the Trachea • Two cone-shaped organs, They lie within the thoracic cavity. • The right and left primary bronchi enter the hilum of each corresponding lung. • ...
Respiratory System 2025-09-15
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- hair like structures that trap dust
- small air sacs at the ends of the bronchioles
- We exhale
- air can also enter through here
- we inhale _____
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- smaller tubes that lead into the alveoli
- windpipe through which air travels to bronchi
- flap that covers the entrance to the trachea
- two short tubes where air enters the lungs
- dome shaped muscle that lets the chest expand
- air enters through the ____
11 Clues: We exhale • we inhale _____ • air enters through the ____ • air can also enter through here • hair like structures that trap dust • smaller tubes that lead into the alveoli • two short tubes where air enters the lungs • flap that covers the entrance to the trachea • windpipe through which air travels to bronchi • small air sacs at the ends of the bronchioles • ...
Respiratory system 2026-02-09
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- Tube that carries air from the larynx to the bronchi
- Process where the diaphragm relaxes and air leaves the lungs
- Movement of gas particles from high to low concentration
- Site of gas exchange, have very thin walls
- muscles Muscles between ribs that help expand and contract the chest
- Flap that prevents food from entering the airway
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- Tiny blood vessels surrounding alveoli
- Triggered by too much CO2 in our blood
- Contracts during inhalation, causes lungs to inflate
- Smaller air passages that lead to the alveoli
- Bones that protect our internal organs
11 Clues: Tiny blood vessels surrounding alveoli • Triggered by too much CO2 in our blood • Bones that protect our internal organs • Site of gas exchange, have very thin walls • Smaller air passages that lead to the alveoli • Flap that prevents food from entering the airway • Tube that carries air from the larynx to the bronchi • ...
Respiratory System 2025-12-10
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- Throat
- Windpipe
- A chronic condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways
- Voice Box
- Air passages that lead to the lungs
- The abbreviation for this is COPD
- Organs where gas exchange occurs
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- Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs
- Tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged
- Muscle that aids in breathing by contracting and relaxing to change the volume of the thoracic cavity
- Infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid
11 Clues: Throat • Windpipe • Voice Box • Organs where gas exchange occurs • The abbreviation for this is COPD • Air passages that lead to the lungs • Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs • Tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged • A chronic condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways • ...
Organs and Organ systems 2025-01-29
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- food digestion begins with this organ.
- This is your largest bone in the body.
- This system is in charge of gas exchange. Oxygen in and carbon dioxide out.
- You have over 600 of these organs in your body. they belong to the system in charge of movement.
- This system gives protects vital organs and gives your body shape.
- This system has the heart as one of its main organs.
- This system is responsible for breaking down your food into smaller particles.
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- a system in the body responsible for movement.
- The longest organ of the digestive system. It is responsible for absorbing food and water molecules into the body.
- This system controls the body.
- This organ is a part of the circulatory system and helps deliver oxygenated blood to the body.
- One of the organs in the excretory system.
- a system in the body needed for waste removal.
- You have two of them. They are a main organ in the respiratory system.
- A _____ is responsible for bending your elbow. It belongs to the muscular system.
15 Clues: This system controls the body. • food digestion begins with this organ. • This is your largest bone in the body. • One of the organs in the excretory system. • a system in the body responsible for movement. • a system in the body needed for waste removal. • This system has the heart as one of its main organs. • ...
Human Systems 2025-02-05
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- part of the skeletal system
- blood ________ carry blood
- system that carries substances to different parts of the body
- circulatory system carries waste materials away from different parts of the body for ___________
- system involved in the exchange of gases
- part of the respiratory system
- part of the circulatory system
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- system that gives the body its shape and protects important parts
- system that works closely with the skeletal system to help the different parts of the body to move
- part of the skeletal system
- system that breaks down food into simpler substances
11 Clues: blood ________ carry blood • part of the skeletal system • part of the skeletal system • part of the respiratory system • part of the circulatory system • system involved in the exchange of gases • system that breaks down food into simpler substances • system that carries substances to different parts of the body • ...
Fluid & Electrolytes/Acid-Base Balance 2025-04-26
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- kidneys eliminate all acids produced by cellular metabolism to prevent _______ (2 words)
- if a solution is _____, water will move into the cell
- vomiting, antacid overdose, and/or hypokalemia can cause ____ (2 words)
- this buffer system is the major one in the ICF
- both the lungs and the kidneys work to restabilize blood pH for _____ acidosis and alkalosis
- when the body is in _____, kidneys can secrete H+ and reclaim HCO3-
- respiratory acidosis and alkalosis are caused by the failure of the _____ system
- this makes up 2/3 of total body fluid (2 words)
- when the body is in _____, kidneys can secrete HCO3- and reclaim H+
- this is the most abundant cation in ECF
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- this breathing pattern causes respiratory alkalosis
- uncontrolled diabetes, diarrhea, exercising (formation of lactic acid), excessive alcohol, hyperkalemia, and/or renal failure can cause _____ (2 words)
- _____ is the universal solvent
- this is the only important ECF buffer
- hyperventilation and/or an overdose of aspirin can cause _____ (2 words)
- this is made up of plasma and interstitial fluid (2 words)
- when blood pH is above 7.45, the body is in _____
- water content in the human body _____ with old age
- lung disease and/or an overdose of opioids can cause_____ (2 words)
- when blood pH is below 7.4, the body is in _____
- this breathing pattern causes respiratory acidosis
- increased blood CO2
- this condition is very dangerous as it causes brain cells to swell. It is treated with hypertonic saline.
- if a solution is _____, water will move both in and out of the cell; there is no net change
24 Clues: increased blood CO2 • _____ is the universal solvent • this is the only important ECF buffer • this is the most abundant cation in ECF • this buffer system is the major one in the ICF • this makes up 2/3 of total body fluid (2 words) • when blood pH is below 7.4, the body is in _____ • when blood pH is above 7.45, the body is in _____ • ...
This Will Be Graded For Completion and Accuracy 2017-05-12
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- This organ provides the pressure to move blood through your body.
- This system allows the digestion of food and absorbing of nutrients in your body.
- The water level of your body.
- The stable environment of your cells that allows a cell to live.
- The circulatory system carries oxygen to every _______________ in your body. D f
- The system that works to protect you from diseases and illnesses. It also has no major organs.
- The primary purpose of your muscular system.
- The system that makes sure a species survives.
- The cells that make up the peripheral nervous system.
- This process creates carbon dioxide that your body uses the respiratory system to get rid of.
- Helps move the bones of the skeletal system.
- The organ that organizes all the signals in the nervous system.
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- This system is responsible for exchanging gases with the environment.
- One of the types of muscle tissue in your body. It is located around the heart.
- The core organ in the excretory system (I also taught it as part of the digestive system).
- These are found in closed circulatory systems.
- This system transports chemicals and oxygen throughout your body.
- A skeletal system that is made up of bones inside the body.
- Animal exchange gases through their moist _________________________.
- What your body releases to start chemical digestion.
- These chemicals are created by the endocrine system.
- Protection and _______________ are the two primary functions of the skeletal system.
- You have two of these and they are where your body exchanges gases with the circulatory system.
- _______________ nervous system. This system includes your brain and spinal cord.
24 Clues: The water level of your body. • The primary purpose of your muscular system. • Helps move the bones of the skeletal system. • These are found in closed circulatory systems. • The system that makes sure a species survives. • What your body releases to start chemical digestion. • These chemicals are created by the endocrine system. • ...
The Respiratory System 2022-10-26
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- the small bunches that branch from the bronchiole where gas exchange occurs
- when nitrogen and carbon dioxide is expelled through the nose and mouth
- a flap at the top of the throat that blocks the air way or the other one whether you're breathing or eating
- a chronic disease i have that partially blocks the windpipe, thus restricting breathing
- plural for the large tubes that branch from the trachea to the lungs
- an unneeded gas made via cellular respiration
- the windpipe, a long tube where air travels to the lungs
- protective hairs found in the nose
- the voice box, found between the pharynx and trachea
- that gas needed for cellular respiration, thus energy
- the 2 organs used for respiration and gas exchange
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- when air is sucked into the lungs through the nose and mouth
- the small tubes that connect the bronchus to an alveoli
- the act of collecting air through the nasal cavity
- where the nasal cavity and mouth connect and create the throat (it's also the throat)
- the max amount of air the lungs can take
- the muscle below the lungs that contract to help us breathe
17 Clues: protective hairs found in the nose • the max amount of air the lungs can take • an unneeded gas made via cellular respiration • the act of collecting air through the nasal cavity • the 2 organs used for respiration and gas exchange • the voice box, found between the pharynx and trachea • that gas needed for cellular respiration, thus energy • ...
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 2020-01-21
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- ANOTHER NAME FOR VOICE BOX
- TRUE OR FALSE - A HORSE CAN BREATHES THROUGH HIS MOUTH
- ANOTHER NAME FOR WINDPIPE
- BONES COVERED IN MUCOUS MEMBRANE FOUND IN NASAL CAVITIES
- THE WINDPIPE DIVIDES INTO TWO TUBES CALLED?
- TYPE OF MEMBRANE THROUGH WHICH THE GASEOUS EXCHANGE TAKES PLACE
- PART OF THE HORSES SKELETON THAT PROTECTS THE LUNGS
- MICROSCOPIC HAIRS IN NASAL CAVITIES WHICH HELP TO TRAP DUST
- DUST PARTICLES TRAPPED IN MUCUS EXPELLED THROUGH THE NOSTRILS WHEN THE HORSE COUGHS
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- SLIPPERY MEMBRANE AROUND THE LUNGS THAT PREVENTS FRICTION
- BONE WHICH PROTECTS THE HEART AND LUNGS AT THE FRONT
- WASTE GAS BREATHED OUT
- THE DIAPHRAGM AND LUNGS DO THIS WHEN THE HORSE BREATHES OUT
- MILLIONS OF SINGLE AIR SACS IN THE LUNGS ARE CALLED WHAT?
- MUSCULAR PARTITION THAT SEPARATES CHEST FROM THE ABDOMEN
- PRINCIPAL AIM OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IS TO GET OXYGEN BREATHED IN BY THE HORSE TO WHERE?
- THE DIAPHRAGM AND LUNGS DO THIS WHEN THE HORSE BREATHES IN
17 Clues: WASTE GAS BREATHED OUT • ANOTHER NAME FOR WINDPIPE • ANOTHER NAME FOR VOICE BOX • THE WINDPIPE DIVIDES INTO TWO TUBES CALLED? • PART OF THE HORSES SKELETON THAT PROTECTS THE LUNGS • BONE WHICH PROTECTS THE HEART AND LUNGS AT THE FRONT • TRUE OR FALSE - A HORSE CAN BREATHES THROUGH HIS MOUTH • BONES COVERED IN MUCOUS MEMBRANE FOUND IN NASAL CAVITIES • ...
The Respiratory System 2021-09-19
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- The upper part of the trachea, containing the vocal cords
- A group of organs that work together to perform a function
- A thin band of muscle between two ribs that helps with breathing
- The process used by all living cells to release energy
- Tubes which branch out from the bronchi like tree roots and carry air to and from the alveoli.
- A large sheet of muscle that contracts to draw gas into the lungs
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- A gas needed by cells so that they can carry out respiration
- A tiny air sac in a lung where gas exchange occurs
- The movement of oxygen into the blood and carbon dioxide out of it
- The movement of air into and out of the lungs
- A flap of cartilage that stops food entering the trachea
- A gas produced as waste when cells release energy
- A tiny blood vessel where substances pass to and from the blood
- The main airway between the throat and the lungs
- The movement of molecules from an area of high to low concentration
- The common pathway for air and food
- An organ where gas exchange occurs between air and blood
17 Clues: The common pathway for air and food • The movement of air into and out of the lungs • The main airway between the throat and the lungs • A gas produced as waste when cells release energy • A tiny air sac in a lung where gas exchange occurs • The process used by all living cells to release energy • A flap of cartilage that stops food entering the trachea • ...
Respiratory System Review 2023-05-02
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- pores of ___ that allow gases to move through the alveolar walls
- clusters of lymphatic tissue in the pharynx that are the first line of defense against infection
- a phospholipid that lines the alveoli and prevents them from collapsing
- the structure made up of hard and soft components that separates the oral and nasal cavities
- a flap of cartilaginous tissue that covers the opening to the trachea and diverts food and liquids to the esophagus
- the two passageways that branch off the trachea and lead to the left and right lungs
- another name for the voice box
- the collective name for the respiratory and cardiovascular systems
- air sacs in the lungs responsible for gas exchange
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- another name for the throat
- the air-filled cavities that surround the nose
- three uneven, scroll-like nasal bones in the nasal cavity
- concave area between the lungs that leaves room for the heart and other structures of the chest cavity
- two small openings in the nose, another name for nostrils
- the smallest air-conducting branches of the bronchi
- double-walled sac surrounding the lungs
- connects the larynx to the throat, another name for windpipe
17 Clues: another name for the throat • another name for the voice box • double-walled sac surrounding the lungs • the air-filled cavities that surround the nose • air sacs in the lungs responsible for gas exchange • the smallest air-conducting branches of the bronchi • three uneven, scroll-like nasal bones in the nasal cavity • ...
The Respiratory System 2022-05-05
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- Means the lungs.
- Means long lasting.
- Where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.
- The main tube used for breathing.
- Long term inflammation of the bronchi.
- Sounds "squeaky" when you breathe.
- Another word for "snot."
- Hairlike structures that capture small particles.
- Large muscle that makes you breathe.
- Contains the vocal cords.
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- Means "to block."
- From the trachea to the bronchioles.
- Brings air to the alveoli.
- A bacterial or viral infection that causes the lungs to make a crackling sound while breathing.
- When a person's airways become narrow and swollen.
- Major cause of most types of COPD.
- Another word for mucus.
17 Clues: Means the lungs. • Means "to block." • Means long lasting. • Another word for mucus. • Another word for "snot." • Contains the vocal cords. • Brings air to the alveoli. • The main tube used for breathing. • Sounds "squeaky" when you breathe. • Major cause of most types of COPD. • From the trachea to the bronchioles. • Large muscle that makes you breathe. • ...
Respiratory System Review 2023-09-24
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- extends from the uvula to the epiglottis
- primary organ of respiration
- tubes that direct air into the lungs
- extension of the soft palate
- air sacs
- windpipe
- _____levels of CO2 will lower the pH of the blood.
- contraction of bronchioles leads to reduced air flow
- roof of the nasal cavity
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- the sensation of smell
- alveolar pressure is greater than atmospheric pressure
- the trachea divides into right and left primary __
- membrane surrounding the lungs
- breathing
- voice box
- blood that has passed through the lungs
- lung that has 3 lobes
- a sheet of muscle separating the thoracic from the abdominal cavity
18 Clues: air sacs • windpipe • breathing • voice box • lung that has 3 lobes • the sensation of smell • roof of the nasal cavity • primary organ of respiration • extension of the soft palate • membrane surrounding the lungs • tubes that direct air into the lungs • blood that has passed through the lungs • extends from the uvula to the epiglottis • ...
The respiratory system 2023-11-11
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- rings of cartilage
- volume of air forced out of lungs after maximal inspiration
- voice box, rigid walls of muscle
- filters out dust, warms and moistens
- flap restricting things going in wrong direction
- volume of air taken in in addition to normal tidal volume
- amount of additional air breathed out after normal expiration.
- volume of air per breath
- volume of air left in lungs after maximal expiration
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- volume of air you breathe in 1 min
- breathing
- where gaseous exchange takes place
- throat,funnel shaped
- lung capacity after you have inhaled as deeply as you can
- extend bronchi to alveoli
- muscles draw ribs up and out
- dome shaped muscle
17 Clues: breathing • rings of cartilage • dome shaped muscle • throat,funnel shaped • volume of air per breath • extend bronchi to alveoli • muscles draw ribs up and out • voice box, rigid walls of muscle • volume of air you breathe in 1 min • where gaseous exchange takes place • filters out dust, warms and moistens • flap restricting things going in wrong direction • ...
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 2026-02-25
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- To breathe in
- Muscle that helps breathe
- Here there are our vocal cords
- Air tubes smaller than bronchi inside the lungs
- It's essential for life
- To breathe out
- It's a waste gas
- Spasms of the diaphragm
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- The passage by which air reaches a person's lungs
- Group of tissue
- Group of organs
- It protects the lungs
- It flows through our veins and arteries
- Trachea divides into two air tubes called..
- It's a tube that delivers air from your mouth and nose to the trachea
- Where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place
- Hollow areas
17 Clues: Hollow areas • To breathe in • To breathe out • Group of tissue • Group of organs • It's a waste gas • It protects the lungs • It's essential for life • Spasms of the diaphragm • Muscle that helps breathe • Here there are our vocal cords • It flows through our veins and arteries • Trachea divides into two air tubes called.. • Air tubes smaller than bronchi inside the lungs • ...
The Respiratory System 2025-04-25
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- taking in fluid, food, or foreign objects into airway or lungs during inspiration
- a debilitating form of COPD involving damage to the alveoli resulting in lack of oxygen to the body
- abnormal crackling sounds heard during auscultation due to fluid or mucus in the airway
- harsh high pitched sound during respiration indicates airway obstruction
- temporary interruption of breathing
- course rattling or high pitched snoring sound heard when listening to the lungs due to airway restriction
- polyp a tumor with stem of new grow in the nose or nasal cavity
- Unusual breathing pattern that has periods of apnea followed by gradual increasing respirations
- sudden periodic attacks of dyspnea accompanied by wheezing; caused by swelling or spasms in the mucus membranes of the bronchus
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- breathing is easier when sitting up straight
- condition of bluish tint to the skin due to lack of oxygen circulating to the tissues
- a condition of deeper than normal breathing
- difficulty or painful breathing
- childhood disease characterized by a barking cough and high pitched breathing
- collapsed or airless lung cause by any condition that prevents the alveoli from expanding normally to allow breathing and coughing
- slower than normal breathing
- normal breathing
17 Clues: normal breathing • slower than normal breathing • difficulty or painful breathing • temporary interruption of breathing • a condition of deeper than normal breathing • breathing is easier when sitting up straight • polyp a tumor with stem of new grow in the nose or nasal cavity • harsh high pitched sound during respiration indicates airway obstruction • ...
Respiratory system 2019-01-29
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- what side of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood into the body?
- name one component found in blood.
- name a function of the respiratory system.
- these have thick walls and take blood at high pressure to working organs to provide oxygen.
- what does the diaphragm do when you breath out?
- have a thinner muscle and take oxygenated blood to the heart and remove waste products.#
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- what does the diaphragm do when you breath in?
- these are once cell thick and exchange of oxygen, co2, salts and water between blood and body tissue
- what is the main function of platelets?
- what side of the heart is responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood into the body?
- what muscle type is fast twitch and is both aerobic and anaerobic
11 Clues: name one component found in blood. • what is the main function of platelets? • name a function of the respiratory system. • what does the diaphragm do when you breath in? • what does the diaphragm do when you breath out? • what muscle type is fast twitch and is both aerobic and anaerobic • ...
Respiratory system 2018-03-26
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- membrane protects the lungs, provides a vacuum so that the lungs do not collapse
- trachea divides into this,conducts air into the lungs, lined with ciliated epithilium
- muscles between the ribs and pleural membrane, allows the person to breath
- important muscle in respiration,vital component in the breathing process
- made of fibrous and elastic tissue,embedded with rings of cartilage, warms the air
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- cavity divided by a septum, contains ciliated epithelium, mucus traps particles and dust
- passageway for air and food, supports speech, hearing and taste, humidifies air
- primary organ in the respiratory system
- gas exchange in the lungs takes place here,look like air sacs
- cartilage starts to disappear here,controls rate of air with muscle contractions
- reflex action closes trachea when swallowing,sound is produced here
11 Clues: primary organ in the respiratory system • gas exchange in the lungs takes place here,look like air sacs • reflex action closes trachea when swallowing,sound is produced here • important muscle in respiration,vital component in the breathing process • muscles between the ribs and pleural membrane, allows the person to breath • ...
Respiratory System 2021-11-30
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- divides the nose into 2 hollow spaces
- filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens
- _____ cartilage is the largest layer of cartilage on the larynx
- allow air to be carried to both lungs
- branches off into the esophagus and trachea
- membrane that encloses each lung
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- breathing
- voice box
- closes during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the respiratory tract
- inspiration and expiration
- contain a rich network of blood capillaries
11 Clues: breathing • voice box • inspiration and expiration • membrane that encloses each lung • divides the nose into 2 hollow spaces • allow air to be carried to both lungs • branches off into the esophagus and trachea • contain a rich network of blood capillaries • filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens • _____ cartilage is the largest layer of cartilage on the larynx • ...
Respiratory System 2021-11-30
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- _____ cartilage is the largest layer of cartilage on the larynx
- closes during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the respiratory tract
- contain a rich network of blood capillaries
- branches off into the esophagus and trachea
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- breathing
- inspiration and expiration
- allow air to be carried to both lungs
- filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens
- membrane that encloses each lung
- voice box
- divides the nose into 2 hollow spaces
11 Clues: breathing • voice box • inspiration and expiration • membrane that encloses each lung • allow air to be carried to both lungs • divides the nose into 2 hollow spaces • contain a rich network of blood capillaries • branches off into the esophagus and trachea • filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens • _____ cartilage is the largest layer of cartilage on the larynx • ...
Respiratory System 2021-11-30
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- _____ cartilage is the largest layer of cartilage on the larynx
- closes during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the respiratory tract
- contain a rich network of blood capillaries
- branches off into the esophagus and trachea
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- breathing
- inspiration and expiration
- allow air to be carried to both lungs
- filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens
- membrane that encloses each lung
- voice box
- divides the nose into 2 hollow spaces
11 Clues: breathing • voice box • inspiration and expiration • membrane that encloses each lung • allow air to be carried to both lungs • divides the nose into 2 hollow spaces • contain a rich network of blood capillaries • branches off into the esophagus and trachea • filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens • _____ cartilage is the largest layer of cartilage on the larynx • ...
Respiratory System 2021-12-05
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- help protects the organs in the chest.
- a lung.
- it sends oxygen to our lungs.
- One of a pair of organs in the chest that supplies the body with oxygen.
- the passive movement of molecules.
- A large airway that leads from the trachea
- it carry's air in and out of your lungs.
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- A tiny branch of air tubes in the lungs.
- where the lungs and the blood exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- helps organisms grow, reproduce.
- the major muscle of respiration.
11 Clues: a lung. • it sends oxygen to our lungs. • helps organisms grow, reproduce. • the major muscle of respiration. • the passive movement of molecules. • help protects the organs in the chest. • A tiny branch of air tubes in the lungs. • it carry's air in and out of your lungs. • A large airway that leads from the trachea • ...
respiratory system 2021-11-26
respiratory system 2022-09-09
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- A tiny branch of air tubes in the lungs.
- situated or extending between the ribs.
- a tough and flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure to the nose, ears, larynx, and other parts of the body.
- The area of the throat containing the vocal cords and used for breathing, swallowing, and talking.
- One of a pair of organs in the chest that supplies the body with oxygen, and removes carbon dioxide from the body.
- either of the two primary divisions of the trachea that lead respectively into the right and the left lung broadly
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- is the flow of the breath out of an organism.
- is part of the respiratory system and digestive system. It carries air, food and fluid down from the nose and mouth
- the process of movement of molecules under a concentration gradient
- A protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to tissues and organs in the body and carries carbon dioxide back to the lungs.
- The airway that leads from the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi
11 Clues: situated or extending between the ribs. • A tiny branch of air tubes in the lungs. • is the flow of the breath out of an organism. • The airway that leads from the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi • the process of movement of molecules under a concentration gradient • ...
Respiratory System 2021-02-03
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- Warms and moistens air
- Smaller subdivisions off each bronchi
- Diffusion of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide between the bloodstream and the lungs
- Air sac responsible for gaseous exchange
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- Gas our body needs to survive
- Sheet of muscle that contracts to breath in
- Windpipe with 18 rings of cartilage providing a passageway for air from your voice box to bronchi
- Passageway for air that splits off into the left and right lung
- Filters and traps dust from the air
- Muscles between each rib that contracts to move each rib cage during breathing
- Pair of breathing organs
11 Clues: Warms and moistens air • Pair of breathing organs • Gas our body needs to survive • Filters and traps dust from the air • Smaller subdivisions off each bronchi • Air sac responsible for gaseous exchange • Sheet of muscle that contracts to breath in • Passageway for air that splits off into the left and right lung • ...
Respiratory System 2021-04-07
11 Clues: primary organs • Act of breathing • What you breathe out • Hair like structures • flow into an organism • flow out of an organism • Where food passes through • Main passageway into lungs • amount of air you can breath in • Bones that protect internal organs • Where the air comes in and out of the body
Respiratory System 2021-05-24
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- The bones that protect the lungs
- The action of 'breathing out'
- Also known as the 'windpipe'
- 2 spongy organs that are the main organs of respiration
- Where the vocal cords are found
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- What happens when your diaphragm suddenly contract...they can be quite annoying!
- The flap of cartilage that prevents water and food from going down the trachea
- The big muscle that sits between your stomach and lungs
- 2 tubes - one of which leads to the left lung and one leads to the right lung
- The cite of gas exchange
- The action of 'breathing in'
11 Clues: The cite of gas exchange • Also known as the 'windpipe' • The action of 'breathing in' • The action of 'breathing out' • Where the vocal cords are found • The bones that protect the lungs • The big muscle that sits between your stomach and lungs • 2 spongy organs that are the main organs of respiration • ...
Respiratory System 2021-06-25
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- Two tubes that connect the trachea to the lungs.
- dioxide, A gas that you breathe out. It is a waste gas.
- Tiny sacs where gas exchange takes place.
- exchange, The movement of carbon dioxide and oxygen between alveoli and capillaries.
- Breathe out.
- What we breathe.
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- All animals need this gas to make food into energy.
- Large muscle that controls the lungs.
- scientific name for the windpipe or air tube.
- One of two places where air enters your body
- Breathe in.
11 Clues: Breathe in. • Breathe out. • What we breathe. • Large muscle that controls the lungs. • Tiny sacs where gas exchange takes place. • One of two places where air enters your body • scientific name for the windpipe or air tube. • Two tubes that connect the trachea to the lungs. • All animals need this gas to make food into energy. • ...
Respiratory System 2021-06-07
11 Clues: main organs • lines the nose • 2 narrow tubes • microscopic sacs • a tubelike passageway • a triangle shaped area • reduces space around lungs • air is warmed and moistened • held open by C-shaped rings • moves air in and out of lungs • the movement of air into and out of the lungs
Respiratory System 2017-11-11
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- a tube at the back of the throat that connects the nose and mouth. It is where food and air pass through this tube.
- has two openings called the nostrils and is used for smelling and breathing
- also known as windpipe that stretches from the neck down to the chest. It is lined with mucus-producing cells and epithelial cells.
- these are tiny air sacs that have network of pulmonary capillaries.
- is a tiny coarse hair that are found along the walls of the nostrils. It is important in trapping and filtering foreign bodies.
- front part of the neck between the chin and the collarbone. It contains the tonsils and other respiratory tract organs.
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- are the chief breathing organs where exchange of gases takes place.
- these are smaller tubes that look like inverted trees with branches and twigs. They contain millions of tiny air sacs.
- the lower end of the trachea that splits into two narrow tubes. They are responsible for carrying air to the lungs.
- a thick, sticky fluid that covers the surface of the air passages and traps and filters foreign bodies too.
- found between the back of the tongue and the trachea. It is also called the voice box that is responsible for human voice.
11 Clues: are the chief breathing organs where exchange of gases takes place. • these are tiny air sacs that have network of pulmonary capillaries. • has two openings called the nostrils and is used for smelling and breathing • a thick, sticky fluid that covers the surface of the air passages and traps and filters foreign bodies too. • ...
Respiratory System 2023-05-18
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- small blood vessels in the lungs where carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange occurs
- fluid necessary for reduction of friction between the lungs and cavity
- voice box
- lid-like structure that covers windpipe during swallowing to prevent choking
- trachea divides in 2
- movement of air into the airway
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- series of branching tubes in the lungs that transport air
- large flat muscle connected to the ribs at the bottom of the thoracic cavity
- windpipe, rigid tube about 5 inches long surrounded by cartilaginous rings
- site of gas exchange, small air sacs at the terminal end of the lung bronchioles
- take in oxygen, rid body of carbon dioxide
11 Clues: voice box • trachea divides in 2 • movement of air into the airway • take in oxygen, rid body of carbon dioxide • series of branching tubes in the lungs that transport air • fluid necessary for reduction of friction between the lungs and cavity • windpipe, rigid tube about 5 inches long surrounded by cartilaginous rings • ...
Respiratory system 2023-12-05
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- Helps athletes with their respiratory system
- The _____ transports air from the lower end of the larynx into the upper chest, where it divides into two branches (bronchi) that connect to the lungs.
- Most often, the cancer develops in the main part of the lungs near the air sacs. DNA mutations in the lungs cause irregular cells to multiply and create an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, or a tumor
- Symptoms, which include cough, fever, shaking chills and shortness of breath, can range from mild to severe.
- _____ ______ is a form of COPD emphasized by a chronic cough. Usually, people cough up sputum (mucus from the lungs), especi
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- ____ is defined as a common, chronic respiratory condition that causes difficulty breathing due to inflammation of the airways.
- The _________ is a sheet of skeletal muscle located in the chest that helps breathing. During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts to create a vacuum that pulls air into the lungs.
- The ___ ____, or mouth, includes two main areas. The vestibule is located between the cheeks and teeth, and the oral cavity is bounded by the teeth and contains the tongue.
- This primary respiratory organ in the body is responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. There are two of these organs, one on each side of the body, that receive air from the bronchi.
- The _____ is located in the front of the neck, just in front of the esophagus and above the trachea.
- The ____ ____is the internal part of the nose. The openings that allow air to enter are called nares
11 Clues: Helps athletes with their respiratory system • The _____ is located in the front of the neck, just in front of the esophagus and above the trachea. • The ____ ____is the internal part of the nose. The openings that allow air to enter are called nares • ...
Respiratory System 2024-01-12
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- oxygen into the body. 8 letters
- out air from the lungs. 8 letters
- substance carried by the blood to transport oxygen. 8 letters
- muscle beneath the lungs, aids in breathing. 8 letters
- main air passage to the lungs. 7 letters
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- connecting the trachea to the bronchi. 6 letters
- process of inhaling and exhaling air. 11 letters
- muscle below the lungs that helps in breathing. 6 letters
- of the trachea that lead into the lungs. 6 letters
- region containing the vocal cords. 5 letters
- air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. 6 letters
- where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occurs. 4 letters
12 Clues: oxygen into the body. 8 letters • out air from the lungs. 8 letters • main air passage to the lungs. 7 letters • region containing the vocal cords. 5 letters • connecting the trachea to the bronchi. 6 letters • process of inhaling and exhaling air. 11 letters • of the trachea that lead into the lungs. 6 letters • muscle beneath the lungs, aids in breathing. 8 letters • ...
Respiratory System 2016-09-28
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- Smaller branches of each bronchus
- Breathing in
- The right lung has three of these while the left lung has only two
- Breathing out
- Lungs are separated from the abdominal cavity by this muscular structure
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- Another name for our throat
- A two layered sac that covers each lung
- Another name for voice box
- Small grape-like cluster at the end of the bronchioles where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged
- Another name for our windpipe
- This is a piece of cartilage that acts like a lid over the larynx
11 Clues: Breathing in • Breathing out • Another name for voice box • Another name for our throat • Another name for our windpipe • Smaller branches of each bronchus • A two layered sac that covers each lung • This is a piece of cartilage that acts like a lid over the larynx • The right lung has three of these while the left lung has only two • ...
Respiratory System 2024-04-24
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- Carbon _______.
- They expand when you inhale.
- Connects the bronchus to the alveoli.
- Were the oxygen enters your body.
- Blood vessels in the wall of the alveoli.
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- The _______ exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
- The process of exchanging the oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
- The muscle that inflates and deflates the lungs.
- It separates the air to go into each lung.
- Sends air to the lungs
- The most important fuel for the cells.
11 Clues: Carbon _______. • Sends air to the lungs • They expand when you inhale. • Were the oxygen enters your body. • Connects the bronchus to the alveoli. • The most important fuel for the cells. • Blood vessels in the wall of the alveoli. • It separates the air to go into each lung. • The muscle that inflates and deflates the lungs. • ...
Respiratory System 2023-10-08
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- Hair line structure to remove debris
- Inflammatory process in Lobar pneumonia
- Inflammatory process in Bronchopneumonia
- Accumulation of fluid in pleural cavity
- Tiny air sac for gas exchange
- Damage enlarged air sac lungs
- Accumulation of air in pleural space
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- Abnormal growth in lungs
- Bacterial infection to lung lesion
- Inflammation in Bronchiol tube
- Thick secretion in lungs
11 Clues: Abnormal growth in lungs • Thick secretion in lungs • Tiny air sac for gas exchange • Damage enlarged air sac lungs • Inflammation in Bronchiol tube • Bacterial infection to lung lesion • Hair line structure to remove debris • Accumulation of air in pleural space • Inflammatory process in Lobar pneumonia • Accumulation of fluid in pleural cavity • ...
Respiratory System 2024-11-18
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- A medication that relaxes the bronchiolar smooth muscle
- A way to administer respiratory medications
- A destructive problem of lung elastic tissue
- A fatty protein that lines alveoli and reduces alveolar surface tension
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- Low levels of oxygen in the blood
- A medication that disrupts the production pathway of inflammatory mediators
- Inflammation of the bronchi
- Interruption of airflow
- Disease causing thick exudate in lungs seriously reducing gas exchange
- Shortness of breath that occurs when lying down and is relieved by sitting up
- Blood in the sputum
11 Clues: Blood in the sputum • Interruption of airflow • Inflammation of the bronchi • Low levels of oxygen in the blood • A way to administer respiratory medications • A destructive problem of lung elastic tissue • A medication that relaxes the bronchiolar smooth muscle • Disease causing thick exudate in lungs seriously reducing gas exchange • ...
Respiratory System 2025-03-31
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- Also known as the voice box. Where the vocal chords are, used in speaking
- Helps filter out the germs entering the mouth or nose using white blood cels
- latin meaning "to breathe"
- Valve that shuts when we swallow food stopping food from going into the lungs
- Another word for chest
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- The muscle under the lungs that pumps air into the lungs when you breathe
- The only organ that can float on water
- The gas essential for survival
- A lung condition where the bronchi become inflamed limiting the airflow between the lungs alveoli and the bronchi
- The 600 million air sacs that come at the end of the bronchioles
- the air passage connecting the larynx to the bronchi
11 Clues: Another word for chest • latin meaning "to breathe" • The gas essential for survival • The only organ that can float on water • the air passage connecting the larynx to the bronchi • The 600 million air sacs that come at the end of the bronchioles • The muscle under the lungs that pumps air into the lungs when you breathe • ...
Respiratory System 2025-05-22
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- connects the pharynx to the trachea and contains vocal cords.
- Two main branches off the trachea that lead into the lungs.
- Smallest blood vessels that surround the alveoli for gas exchange.
- Secondary entry point for air, located in the mouth.
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- Passage at the back of the throat that connects the mouth and nose to the larynx.
- tube that carries air from the larynx to the bronchi.
- Dome-shaped muscle that contracts and relaxes to help you breathe.
- The hollow space behind the nose where air is warmed, filtered, and moistened.
- Main organs of the respiratory system where gas exchange occurs.
- Smaller tubes that branch off the bronchi and carry air deeper into the lungs.
- Tiny air sacs where oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide leaves.
11 Clues: Secondary entry point for air, located in the mouth. • tube that carries air from the larynx to the bronchi. • Two main branches off the trachea that lead into the lungs. • connects the pharynx to the trachea and contains vocal cords. • Main organs of the respiratory system where gas exchange occurs. • ...
Respiratory System 2025-10-10
11 Clues: windy • Airsacs • Breathing in • Lung disease • Gas exchange • Breathing out • Passing through • Houses the lungs • Breathing muscles • Carry air into each lung • type of inhaler that widens the airways
Respiratory system 2025-07-23
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- tubes/bronchi - tubes at the base of the windpipe that connect into each lung.
- - blood vessels in the alveoli walls that move oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- (voice box): a hollow organ that allows us to talk and make sounds when air moves in and out.
- - tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.
- - Two organs that deliver oxygen from the air to our red blood cells. They also help the body get rid of CO2 gas (a waste gas) when we breathe out.
- - a passage that connects our throat to our lungs.
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- and nose - openings in our head that draw air in from outside your body into your respiratory system.
- - small branches of the bronchial tubes that lead to the alveoli.
- - a that supports the lungs in pulling in air and pushing it out.
- - a tube that transports air from the mouth and nose to the trachea (windpipe).
- - tiny hairs that move in a wave-like motion to filter dust and other irritants out of your airways.
11 Clues: - a passage that connects our throat to our lungs. • - small branches of the bronchial tubes that lead to the alveoli. • - a that supports the lungs in pulling in air and pushing it out. • - blood vessels in the alveoli walls that move oxygen and carbon dioxide. • tubes/bronchi - tubes at the base of the windpipe that connect into each lung. • ...
Body Systems 2020-05-11
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- carry blood back to the heart.
- element you breath in to support cell function.
- major organ in the circulatory system.
- major organ in the respiratory system.
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- System, body system responsible for digestion.
- System, body system that works with the respiratory system to supply oxygen to the body.
- component of the central nervous system.
- part of the digestive system that churns food.
- made up of specialized cells and tissues.
- carry blood from the heart to the cells in the body.
10 Clues: carry blood back to the heart. • major organ in the circulatory system. • major organ in the respiratory system. • component of the central nervous system. • made up of specialized cells and tissues. • System, body system responsible for digestion. • part of the digestive system that churns food. • element you breath in to support cell function. • ...
Human Body System 2021-12-13
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- Stores urine
- System Waste
- System Blood
- Organ that filters
- Airways in lungs
- Starts digestion
- Transfer oxygen and carbon dioxide
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- System Oxygen and carbon dioxide being taken in and out
- Passages to lungs
- Part of the heart
- System Foods
- The upper part of the heart
- At bottom of chest
- The filters
- Most digestion
15 Clues: The filters • Stores urine • System Waste • System Blood • System Foods • Most digestion • Airways in lungs • Starts digestion • Passages to lungs • Part of the heart • Organ that filters • At bottom of chest • The upper part of the heart • Transfer oxygen and carbon dioxide • System Oxygen and carbon dioxide being taken in and out
1st Semester Final Review 2025-12-12
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- the system that fights germs
- stores water in cells
- one organism reproduces
- the system that has urine waste
- slime inside the cell
- two organisms reproduce
- around the cell
- makes energy from sugar
- a short section of DNA
- makes sugar in plants
- the system that has muscles
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- the system that pumps blood
- the system that has the brain
- a large section of DNA
- around the plant cell
- cells remove waste
- all of the DNA in the nucleus
- the system that breaks down food
- the system that helps you breathe
- cell reproduction
- "brain" of the cell
21 Clues: around the cell • cell reproduction • cells remove waste • "brain" of the cell • stores water in cells • around the plant cell • slime inside the cell • makes sugar in plants • a large section of DNA • a short section of DNA • one organism reproduces • two organisms reproduce • makes energy from sugar • the system that pumps blood • the system that has muscles • the system that fights germs • ...
Body System Crossword 2022-11-16
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- Blood flows through this valve to go from the left ventricle to the aorta.
- Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
- Blood flows from the pulmonary vein to the...?
- The main organs of the respiratory system. They are large, soft and cone-shaped.
- This system is the body's blood transportation system.
- The number of chambers in the heart.
- This is developed over a lifetime from natural (infection) and artificial (vaccines) occurrences.
- Smallest blood vessels that carry blood from the arteries to the body's cells and from those cells to the veins.
- This blood vessel brings oxygenated blood back to the heart.
- The body's system to fight off intruders.
- The largest vein in the body that collects blood before dumping it into the right atrium.
- The muscular blood pump.
- Exhalation pushing out CO2.
- The muscle responsible for expanding and compressing the chest cavity.
- Inhalation with oxygen.
- Blood flows through the bicuspid valve into...?
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- This is the first line of defense of your immune system.
- This circulatory disorder is caused by an inadequate amount of iron in the diet and causes your RBC to live shorter lives.
- Blood flows from the tricuspid valve to the...?
- This blood vessel brings blood to the lungs.
- These WBC make antibodies and remember previous invaders.
- Blood flows through this valve to go from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery.
- After blood has exchanged o2 for co2 in the capillaries/tissues, where does blood flow to?
- This respiratory illness can be found in the upper or lower tract of the respiratory system, it is caused by a virus. Symptoms include a runny nose, watery eyes or a cough.
- These WBC kill invaders.
- The rate at which your heart beats in a minute.
- This system is made up of the upper and lower tracts, it is the system that exchanges gases for proper body function.
- this suffix means inflammation
- Blood flows through this valve to go from the left atrium to the left ventricle.
- This is obtained at birth, you obtain this form your mother's immune system.
- vessels that take blood back to the heart.
- This is an increase in body temperature that indicates the body is fighting an infection.
- Responsible for exchanging gases with blood.
- Blood flows through this valve to go from the right atrium to the right ventricle.
- This is a form of cancer caused by uncontrolled amount of white blood cells that don't function properly.
- The largest artery in the body.
36 Clues: Inhalation with oxygen. • These WBC kill invaders. • The muscular blood pump. • Exhalation pushing out CO2. • this suffix means inflammation • The largest artery in the body. • The number of chambers in the heart. • The body's system to fight off intruders. • vessels that take blood back to the heart. • This blood vessel brings blood to the lungs. • ...
