respiratory system Crossword Puzzles

Respiratory System 2024-01-18

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. there is one connecting to each lung
  2. Electronic version of Cigarette
  3. air-filled space in the skull that also makes mucus
  4. Trap and remove foreign pathogens from entering the body
  5. Process in which air enters the lungs
  6. muscle part between the bone and nasal cavity
  7. is One of the worst things you can do, It makes your lungs black and kills you with tar and contains carcinogens which make it difficult to breathe
  8. bone part between the nasal and mouth cavity
  9. Tiny hairs in the nose that keep mucous and dirt out of the lungs
  10. Primary use is for breathing
  11. large flat muscle that controls breathing by contractions and expansions
  12. oral part of the pharynx
  13. Pick up oxygen from capillaries and go through the entire body delivering oxygen
  14. Something used to open up the bronchioles
  15. happens when your lungs exhale
  16. Produce Sound when they vibrate
  17. prevents food from the entering nasal cavity
  18. is good for the lungs & requires a lot of physical movement
  19. flap of elastic cartilage that protects the superior opening of the larynx.
  20. Happens when your lungs take in Air
  21. opening of larynx and esophagus. Contains epiglottis.
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  1. tiny tubes within the lungs
  2. What comes out of the cells at the site of gas exchange
  3. nasal part of the pharynx
  4. Bones that protect the lungs heart and diaphragm
  5. A common condition where the bronchiole constricts making it difficult to breathe
  6. Tube where air goes into the body
  7. not directly attached to the breastbone
  8. Process in which Carbon dioxide leaves the body
  9. Fluid that covers the lungs
  10. What goes into the cells at the site of gas exchange
  11. Also is used for breathing
  12. Surround Alveoliloi and this is where the cells take in oxygen and take out carbon dioxide
  13. A disease where mucous fills up the lungs
  14. Tiny Air sacs within the luThe ng
  15. Another word for breathing
  16. Most Important Respiratory Organ
  17. Also known as the Voicebox

38 Clues: oral part of the pharynx • nasal part of the pharynx • Also is used for breathing • Another word for breathing • Also known as the Voicebox • tiny tubes within the lungs • Fluid that covers the lungs • Primary use is for breathing • happens when your lungs exhale • Electronic version of Cigarette • Produce Sound when they vibrate • Most Important Respiratory Organ • ...

Respiratory System 2024-01-18

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. there is one connecting to each lung
  2. Electronic version of Cigarette
  3. air-filled space in the skull that also makes mucus
  4. Trap and remove foreign pathogens from entering the body
  5. Process in which air enters the lungs
  6. muscle part between the bone and nasal cavity
  7. is One of the worst things you can do, It makes your lungs black and kills you with tar and contains carcinogens which make it difficult to breathe
  8. bone part between the nasal and mouth cavity
  9. Tiny hairs in the nose that keep mucous and dirt out of the lungs
  10. Primary use is for breathing
  11. large flat muscle that controls breathing by contractions and expansions
  12. oral part of the pharynx
  13. Pick up oxygen from capillaries and go through the entire body delivering oxygen
  14. Something used to open up the bronchioles
  15. happens when your lungs exhale
  16. Produce Sound when they vibrate
  17. prevents food from the entering nasal cavity
  18. is good for the lungs & requires a lot of physical movement
  19. flap of elastic cartilage that protects the superior opening of the larynx.
  20. Happens when your lungs take in Air
  21. opening of larynx and esophagus. Contains epiglottis.
Down
  1. tiny tubes within the lungs
  2. What comes out of the cells at the site of gas exchange
  3. nasal part of the pharynx
  4. Bones that protect the lungs heart and diaphragm
  5. A common condition where the bronchiole constricts making it difficult to breathe
  6. Tube where air goes into the body
  7. not directly attached to the breastbone
  8. Process in which Carbon dioxide leaves the body
  9. Fluid that covers the lungs
  10. What goes into the cells at the site of gas exchange
  11. Also is used for breathing
  12. Surround Alveoliloi and this is where the cells take in oxygen and take out carbon dioxide
  13. A disease where mucous fills up the lungs
  14. Tiny Air sacs within the luThe ng
  15. Another word for breathing
  16. Most Important Respiratory Organ
  17. Also known as the Voicebox

38 Clues: oral part of the pharynx • nasal part of the pharynx • Also is used for breathing • Another word for breathing • Also known as the Voicebox • tiny tubes within the lungs • Fluid that covers the lungs • Primary use is for breathing • happens when your lungs exhale • Electronic version of Cigarette • Produce Sound when they vibrate • Most Important Respiratory Organ • ...

Respiratory System 2024-01-18

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. there is one connecting to each lung
  2. Electronic version of Cigarette
  3. air-filled space in the skull that also makes mucus
  4. Trap and remove foreign pathogens from entering the body
  5. Process in which air enters the lungs
  6. muscle part between the bone and nasal cavity
  7. is One of the worst things you can do, It makes your lungs black and kills you with tar and contains carcinogens which make it difficult to breathe
  8. bone part between the nasal and mouth cavity
  9. Tiny hairs in the nose that keep mucous and dirt out of the lungs
  10. Primary use is for breathing
  11. large flat muscle that controls breathing by contractions and expansions
  12. oral part of the pharynx
  13. Pick up oxygen from capillaries and go through the entire body delivering oxygen
  14. Something used to open up the bronchioles
  15. happens when your lungs exhale
  16. Produce Sound when they vibrate
  17. prevents food from the entering nasal cavity
  18. is good for the lungs & requires a lot of physical movement
  19. flap of elastic cartilage that protects the superior opening of the larynx.
  20. Happens when your lungs take in Air
  21. opening of larynx and esophagus. Contains epiglottis.
Down
  1. tiny tubes within the lungs
  2. What comes out of the cells at the site of gas exchange
  3. nasal part of the pharynx
  4. Bones that protect the lungs heart and diaphragm
  5. A common condition where the bronchiole constricts making it difficult to breathe
  6. Tube where air goes into the body
  7. not directly attached to the breastbone
  8. Process in which Carbon dioxide leaves the body
  9. Fluid that covers the lungs
  10. What goes into the cells at the site of gas exchange
  11. Also is used for breathing
  12. Surround Alveoliloi and this is where the cells take in oxygen and take out carbon dioxide
  13. A disease where mucous fills up the lungs
  14. Tiny Air sacs within the luThe ng
  15. Another word for breathing
  16. Most Important Respiratory Organ
  17. Also known as the Voicebox

38 Clues: oral part of the pharynx • nasal part of the pharynx • Also is used for breathing • Another word for breathing • Also known as the Voicebox • tiny tubes within the lungs • Fluid that covers the lungs • Primary use is for breathing • happens when your lungs exhale • Electronic version of Cigarette • Produce Sound when they vibrate • Most Important Respiratory Organ • ...

respiratory system 2023-12-11

respiratory system crossword puzzle
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  1. Exhalation of breath
  2. tiny air sacs of the lungs
  3. tiny hair-like structures on the surface of cells
  4. the greatest volume of air that can be expelled from the lungs
  5. A disease where the inner walls of the lungs' alveoli are damaged, causing them to eventually rupture
  6. the body space between the thorax and pelvis
  7. an infection in the lungs that causes the air sacs, or alveoli, of the lungs to fill up with fluid or pus
  8. major air passages of the lungs
  9. forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cord
  10. a single breath
  11. disease that affects your lungs that causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness
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  1. what we breathe in
  2. the volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximum forceful expiration
  3. the drawing in of breath
  4. extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and conveying air to and from the lungs
  5. groups of muscles that run between the ribs, and help form and move the chest wall
  6. the membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth
  7. human thoracic cage consisting of 12 pairs of these
  8. muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen
  9. what we breathe out
  10. external openings of the nasal cavity
  11. oxygen from the air that is inhaled is transferred into the blood

22 Clues: a single breath • what we breathe in • what we breathe out • Exhalation of breath • the drawing in of breath • tiny air sacs of the lungs • major air passages of the lungs • external openings of the nasal cavity • the body space between the thorax and pelvis • tiny hair-like structures on the surface of cells • the membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth • ...

Respiratory system 2024-01-29

Respiratory system crossword puzzle
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  1. fine hairs
  2. collection of air in the chest cavity
  3. another name for a nose bleed
  4. cyan/o
  5. each lung is covered by a double layered membrane called this
  6. dioxide capn/o
  7. combining for meaning adenoids
  8. whooping cough
  9. combining form for straight or upright
  10. coni/o
  11. leads to a separate lung and divides into smaller tubes like branches of a tree
  12. acute viral infection of infants and children
  13. third division of the larynx
  14. larynx
  15. lack of pulse
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  1. slit like opening to the larynx
  2. alveol/o
  3. removal of region of a lung
  4. pector/o
  5. first division of the larynx
  6. prevents choking
  7. measures breathing
  8. clearing secretions of the throat or lungs by coughing
  9. edema, fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles
  10. the space in the center of the chest
  11. diaphragm
  12. second division of the larynx
  13. combining form for bronchial tubes
  14. another name for a runny nose
  15. Inflammation of the sinuses

30 Clues: cyan/o • coni/o • larynx • alveol/o • pector/o • diaphragm • fine hairs • lack of pulse • whooping cough • dioxide capn/o • prevents choking • measures breathing • removal of region of a lung • Inflammation of the sinuses • first division of the larynx • third division of the larynx • another name for a nose bleed • second division of the larynx • another name for a runny nose • ...

Respiratory System 2023-12-29

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
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  1. This cell in the trachea produces mucus.
  2. The three unpaired pieces of cartilage in the larynx are: Thyroid, epiglottis and the ______.
  3. What does alveolar cells secrete?
  4. Grapelike outpouchings of epithelium and elastic basement membrane surrounded by a network of capillaries.
  5. A passageway that extends from the cricoid cartilage to the fifth thoracic vertebra.
  6. The respiratory system works together with the __________ system to supply oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
  7. Functional residual _____ is the volume of gas in the lungs at the end of a normal tidal volume exhalation.
  8. Paired, cone-shaped organs located in the pleural cavity
  9. what is the upper most part of the pharynx called?
  10. The exchange of gases between the lungs and blood.
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  1. The primary bronchi divide to form these smaller bronchi.
  2. What stimuli detects the sense of smell?
  3. This muscle moves downward when it contracts for breathing.
  4. What are the anterior portions of the nasal cavities, just inside the nostrils called?
  5. Terminal bronchiole subdivide into respiratory __________.
  6. This separates the right and left nasal cavities.
  7. What is another name of alveolar ducts?
  8. This is the cavity the lungs are located in.
  9. Tension on the true vocal cords controls the _____ of sound.
  10. opening in the oropharynx that connect with the mouth
  11. What structure is between the pharynx and the trachea?
  12. As we age, lung tissue becomes less elastic and more ______.

22 Clues: What does alveolar cells secrete? • What is another name of alveolar ducts? • What stimuli detects the sense of smell? • This cell in the trachea produces mucus. • This is the cavity the lungs are located in. • This separates the right and left nasal cavities. • what is the upper most part of the pharynx called? • The exchange of gases between the lungs and blood. • ...

Respiratory System 2022-06-06

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
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  1. voice box
  2. the windpipe
  3. the lining encasing the lungs
  4. interval between the two vocal cords
  5. a passage way for food and liquid into the digestive system
  6. where blood and air meet
  7. smallest divisions of the bronchial tree
  8. notch in the lung where bronchi and vessels enter
  9. pockets in the facial bones
  10. clusters of air sacs at the end of the bronchial tree
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  1. separates the mouths from the nasal cavity
  2. branching of the bronchus after entering the respective lung
  3. space between the two vocal cords
  4. breathing air into the lungs
  5. a ridge at the lower of the the trachea, separating the openings of the two bronchi
  6. leaf structure that opens and closes over the glottis during swallowing
  7. main branches leading from the trachea to the lungs
  8. exhaling out of the lungs
  9. chief muscle of respiration
  10. division of lungs

20 Clues: voice box • the windpipe • division of lungs • where blood and air meet • exhaling out of the lungs • chief muscle of respiration • pockets in the facial bones • breathing air into the lungs • the lining encasing the lungs • space between the two vocal cords • interval between the two vocal cords • smallest divisions of the bronchial tree • separates the mouths from the nasal cavity • ...

Respiratory System 2022-10-06

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
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  1. most common bacteria causing lobar pneumonia
  2. enzyme digesting lung parenchyma
  3. sectioned lung showing air filled sacs, name the disease
  4. degenerated respiratory epithelium in mucus plug of patient with bronchial asthma
  5. brown asbestos
  6. inhaled asbestos fibres are phogocytosrd by________ macrophages
  7. type of emphysema which involves whole acinus and entire lobule
  8. an asbestos fibre coated with glycoprotein and ____________ called asbestos body
  9. the part of lung tissue distal to a terminal bronchiole
  10. sectioned lung surface with ___________ appearance
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  1. accumulation of milky fluid of lymphatic origin into pleural cavity
  2. type of respiratory epithelium
  3. stage of lobar pneumonia characterised by fibrinous pleurisy
  4. air filled cyst like structure
  5. diamond shaped crystal of degenerated eosinophils
  6. type of carcinoma where islands of invading malignant squamous cells are seen with few cell nest with keratinization
  7. stage of lobar pneumonia characterised by congested septal walls and pale yellow oedema
  8. alveolar duct opens into
  9. the syndrome which is developed in coal-worker pneumoconiosis due to development of rheumatoid arthritis
  10. blue asbestos

20 Clues: blue asbestos • brown asbestos • alveolar duct opens into • type of respiratory epithelium • air filled cyst like structure • enzyme digesting lung parenchyma • most common bacteria causing lobar pneumonia • diamond shaped crystal of degenerated eosinophils • sectioned lung surface with ___________ appearance • the part of lung tissue distal to a terminal bronchiole • ...

Respiratory System 2023-03-16

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
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  1. condition in premature births due to the absence of surfactant
  2. shortness of breath
  3. genetic disease in which there is mucus buildup in airways and other organs
  4. the smallest of tubes in the bronchial tree
  5. blood pH is too low
  6. absence of breathing
  7. a folded hollow cavity in the lungs where gas exchange takes place
  8. region posterior to the oral and nasal cavities
  9. the largest of the respiratory system tubes
  10. inflammation that closes the airways
  11. lung disease in which mycobacteria are enclosed within fibrous nodules
  12. the movement of air over the respiratory membrane
  13. the intake of air into the lungs
  14. abnormally high pH in blood
  15. growth of a malignant tumor in the lung
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  1. compound made by type II pneumocytes that coats the alveoli
  2. inflammation of the mucus membranes of the bronchi
  3. area of the conducting and respiratory zones in which air does not contact respiratory membrane
  4. the action of the cilia moving mucus superiorly through the bronchial tree
  5. large respiratory tube that branches from the trachea and enters a lung
  6. enzyme that catylizes the conversion of carbon dioxide and water to carbonic acid
  7. collapsed lung due to an air blockage or fluid pressure outside the lungs
  8. low oxygen levels (accompanied by cyanosis)
  9. enlarged organ of the respiratory tract where vocal cords are located
  10. the distribution of blood into a capillary bed
  11. air leakage into the pleural cavity prevents a lung from inflating
  12. the mission of air from the lungs
  13. irreversible progressive condition in which the alveolar walls break apart
  14. inflammation in the alveoli, often due to a pathogen

29 Clues: shortness of breath • blood pH is too low • absence of breathing • abnormally high pH in blood • the intake of air into the lungs • the mission of air from the lungs • inflammation that closes the airways • growth of a malignant tumor in the lung • the smallest of tubes in the bronchial tree • low oxygen levels (accompanied by cyanosis) • ...

Respiratory System 2023-02-22

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
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  1. volume:the volume of air still remaining in the lungs after the most forcible expiration possible.
  2. flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.
  3. called voice box, a hollow, tubular structure connected to the top of the windpipe (trachea)
  4. cartilage:forms the Adam's apple, is the largest and uppermost of nine cartilages within the larynx, or voice box.
  5. upper part of the pharynx, connecting with the nasal cavity above the soft palate.
  6. be found between the hyoid bone and the larynx and esophagus, which helps guide food and air where to go.
  7. of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs.
  8. part of the throat at the back of the mouth behind the oral cavity
  9. A fluid secreted by Type II cells that contains phospholipids and lipoproteins.
  10. air gases exit the lungs
  11. warm and moisturize air as it flows through the nose.
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  1. part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the slitlike opening between them. It affects voice modulation through expansion or contraction.
  2. pleura:the outer membrane which is attached to the inner surface of the thoracic cavity.
  3. flows into the lungs.
  4. of small, branching tubes that carry oxygen to individual body cells
  5. sacs within our lungs that allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to move between the lungs and bloodstream.
  6. in the lungs which branch off from the larger bronchi that enter each lung, from the large and singular trachea which connects to the mouth.
  7. cartilage:provide connectivity for different ligaments, cartilages, and muscles, which facilitate the opening and shutting of the air passage and the production of sound.
  8. two thin layers of tissue that protect and cushion the lungs.
  9. sheet of muscle and tendon that serves as the main muscle of respiration and plays a vital role in the breathing process.
  10. process in living organisms involving the production of energy, typically with the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide from the oxidation of complex organic substances.
  11. cords:small bands of muscle within the larynx. These muscles vibrate to produce the voice. The vocal cords form a "V" inside the larynx, a 2-inch-long, tube-shaped organ in the neck:
  12. throat, is the passageway leading from the mouth & nose to the esophagus & pharynx
  13. pleura:the delicate serous membrane that covers the surface of each lung (the lung parenchyma) and dips into the fissures between the lobes.

24 Clues: flows into the lungs. • air gases exit the lungs • warm and moisturize air as it flows through the nose. • two thin layers of tissue that protect and cushion the lungs. • part of the throat at the back of the mouth behind the oral cavity • of small, branching tubes that carry oxygen to individual body cells • ...

Respiratory System 2024-04-14

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Der Prozess, bei dem Gasmoleküle durch die Alveolenwand in das Blut diffundieren.
  2. Das Sternum, ein langer flacher Knochen in der Mitte des Thorax.
  3. Der Raum zwischen den beiden Pleurablättern, gefüllt mit Pleuraflüssigkeit.
  4. Die Lungenbläschen, in denen der Gasaustausch zwischen Luft und Blut stattfindet.
  5. Der Einatmungsprozess.
  6. Totraumvolumen, der Teil der Atemluft, der nicht am Gasaustausch teilnimmt.
  7. Der Ausatmungsprozess.
  8. Der schmale Raum zwischen den Pleurablättern, der mit Flüssigkeit gefüllt ist, um die Lungenbewegung zu erleichtern.
  9. Beatmungsvolumen, die Menge der Luft, die bei künstlicher Beatmung verwendet wird.
  10. Die Bauchseite betreffend, im Gegensatz zur Rückenseite (dorsal).
  11. Totalkapazität, die Gesamtkapazität der Lunge.
  12. Der Teil des Gehirns, der vitale Körperfunktionen wie Atmung und Herzschlag reguliert.
  13. Das Luftvolumen, das nach maximaler Ausatmung in der Lunge verbleibt.
  14. Atemfrequenz, die Anzahl der Atemzüge pro Minute.
  15. Atemminutenvolumen, das Gesamtvolumen der Luft, das pro Minute ein- oder ausgeatmet wird.
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  1. Der Rachen, ein Teil des Atmungs- und Verdauungstraktes hinter dem Mund.
  2. Die Gabelung der Trachea in die beiden Hauptbronchien.
  3. Die Brustfell, eine doppelte Membran, die die Lungen umgibt und die Pleurahöhle bildet.
  4. Exspiratorisches Reservevolumen, das zusätzliche Luftvolumen, das nach einer normalen Ausatmung ausgeatmet werden kann.
  5. Die Rückenseite betreffend, im Gegensatz zur Bauchseite (ventral).
  6. Die Kehldeckel, die den Luftröhreneingang beim Schlucken abdeckt, um die Luftröhre vor Nahrung zu schützen.
  7. Der Kehlkopf, verantwortlich für die Stimmproduktion und den Luftstrom zur Lunge.
  8. Ein Muskel, der zwischen den Rippen liegt und bei der Atmung hilft.
  9. Atemzugvolumen, das Volumen der Luft, das pro Atemzug ein- oder ausgeatmet wird.
  10. Der Bereich zwischen den Lungen, der Herz, große Gefäße, und andere Strukturen enthält.
  11. Die Luftröhre, ein Rohr, das die Luft in die Lunge leitet.
  12. Vitalkapazität, das maximale Luftvolumen, das nach einer maximalen Einatmung ausgeatmet werden kann.
  13. Der Brustkorb, der die Brustorgane schützt und am Atmungsprozess beteiligt ist.
  14. Das Zwerchfell, ein großer Muskel an der Basis der Lunge, der eine wesentliche Rolle bei der Atmung spielt.

29 Clues: Der Einatmungsprozess. • Der Ausatmungsprozess. • Totalkapazität, die Gesamtkapazität der Lunge. • Atemfrequenz, die Anzahl der Atemzüge pro Minute. • Die Gabelung der Trachea in die beiden Hauptbronchien. • Die Luftröhre, ein Rohr, das die Luft in die Lunge leitet. • Das Sternum, ein langer flacher Knochen in der Mitte des Thorax. • ...

Respiratory System 2024-04-01

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
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  1. Muscles that run between the ribs and lets the lungs contract and expand
  2. Dome shaped muscular partition separating the thorax and the abdomen
  3. The total amount of air let out after maximal inhalation
  4. The total amount of air in the lungs after maximal inhalation
  5. Element that exits your lungs when you exhale
  6. Connects the pharynx to the stomach
  7. The process of letting air out of your lungs
  8. 2 external openings in the nasal cavity
  9. Tiny air sockets in the lungs
  10. 2 large tubes that carry air from your windpipe to your lungs
  11. Element that enters your lungs when you inhale
  12. An infection that effects one or both lungs (usually caused by the cold)
  13. Throat
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  1. The most important organ in the respiratory system
  2. Protects larynx
  3. Eyelash
  4. The action of breathing
  5. The primary branch of a bronchus
  6. The airway from the larynx to the bronchi
  7. A type of lung disease that causes brethlessness
  8. The process of letting air into your lungs
  9. Protects lungs
  10. Voicebox
  11. Contains digestive and respiratory organs

24 Clues: Throat • Eyelash • Voicebox • Protects lungs • Protects larynx • The action of breathing • Tiny air sockets in the lungs • The primary branch of a bronchus • Connects the pharynx to the stomach • 2 external openings in the nasal cavity • The airway from the larynx to the bronchi • Contains digestive and respiratory organs • The process of letting air into your lungs • ...

Respiratory System 2024-05-26

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
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  1. (2 words)chemoreceptors that detect the changes level of oxygen in the blood, located in the aortic arch
  2. (2 words) consists of carotid and aortic bodies and adapts when there is a change in the respiratory system
  3. the structure that functions in gas exchange
  4. (3 words)“inspiratory neurons” that regulate breathing in a relaxed state
  5. not breathing enough, causes a lack of O2 in the body and difficulty in removing CO2 from the body
  6. also known as “breathing” in
  7. (2 words) an enzyme found in the red blood cells and respiratory system when transporting CO2
  8. (2 words)chemoreceptors that supply blood to the brain, located in the carotid sinus
  9. (2 words) the location in the brain that generates respiratory rhythm
  10. (3 words) a reflex that makes sure that there isn’t an over-inflation of the lungs when excessively breathing
  11. the process of getting oxygen to the body and removing carbon dioxide
  12. (2 words) the volume of air breathed in and out when the body is relaxed
  13. (2 words) transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body
  14. (2 words) a colorless, odorless gas that causes many deaths globally - it is lethal to the respiratory system
  15. moving O2 and CO2 down the pressure gradient in the lungs
  16. (2 words) exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body
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  1. (2 words) receptor located in the medulla that controls breathing and regulates CO2
  2. (3 words)“inspiratory and excitatory neurons” that regulate breathing in an active state
  3. (2 words) tubes that lead to the lungs for gas exchange
  4. (2 words) secreted by type II alveolar cells, influencing the water lining the walls of the alveoli
  5. the most important chemical compound in respiration
  6. (2 words) the process where O2 is inhaled from the environment to the lungs and exhaled CO2 from the lungs to the environment
  7. (2 words) the intracellular metabolic process that uses O2 to produce CO2
  8. excess breathing, causes difficulty in CO2 removal
  9. also known as “breathing” out

25 Clues: also known as “breathing” in • also known as “breathing” out • the structure that functions in gas exchange • excess breathing, causes difficulty in CO2 removal • the most important chemical compound in respiration • (2 words) tubes that lead to the lungs for gas exchange • moving O2 and CO2 down the pressure gradient in the lungs • ...

Respiratory System 2024-09-04

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. smoking can cause the reduce of
  2. the taking in of air
  3. The Trachea branches into two
  4. the diaphragm muscles when inhalation
  5. a condition due to the damage of the alveoli
  6. the asthma patients towards air pollutants will be
  7. smoking can cause higher risk of
  8. the volume of the thoracic cavitg when inhalation
  9. Each broncus split into smaller tubes
  10. a person with emphysema is constantly short of
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  1. the volume of the thoracic cavity when exhalation
  2. the letting out of air
  3. A muscular sheet
  4. the position of the ribcage when exhalation
  5. the inflamation of the bronchi
  6. the trachea is also lined with
  7. the trachea also known as
  8. The lungs are protected inside the
  9. Lung cancer mainly happen because of
  10. symptoms emphysema can be
  11. The singular for bronchi
  12. a chronic disorder
  13. the singular for alveoli
  14. the position of the ribcage when inhalation
  15. one of the suffering when a person has asthma

25 Clues: A muscular sheet • a chronic disorder • the taking in of air • the letting out of air • The singular for bronchi • the singular for alveoli • the trachea also known as • symptoms emphysema can be • The Trachea branches into two • the inflamation of the bronchi • the trachea is also lined with • smoking can cause the reduce of • smoking can cause higher risk of • ...

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 2024-10-14

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Organs that facilitate gas exchange between the body and the environment
  2. The hollow space inside the nose
  3. The voice box, located at the top of the trachea
  4. The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the alveoli
  5. Folds of tissue in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound
  6. The process of breathing in, taking oxygen into the body
  7. A thin membrane that covers the lungs and lines the inside of the chest cavity
  8. A flap of cartilage that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food or liquid from entering the lungs
  9. Smaller branches of the bronchi that lead to the alveoli
  10. A gas essential for life, which is absorbed by the body's cells
Down
  1. A waste gas produced by the body's cells
  2. Tubes that branch off from the trachea and lead to the lungs
  3. The throat, which connects the nasal and oral cavities to the larynx
  4. The mechanical process of moving air in and out of the lungs
  5. Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place
  6. The overall process of breathing, including inhalation, gas exchange, and exhalation
  7. The process of breathing out, expelling carbon dioxide from the body
  8. Hair-like structures that line the respiratory tract and help to remove mucus and debris
  9. The windpipe, which connects the larynx to the bronchi
  10. A muscle that plays a key role in breathing

20 Clues: The hollow space inside the nose • A waste gas produced by the body's cells • A muscle that plays a key role in breathing • The voice box, located at the top of the trachea • The windpipe, which connects the larynx to the bronchi • The process of breathing in, taking oxygen into the body • Smaller branches of the bronchi that lead to the alveoli • ...

respiratory system 2023-05-13

respiratory system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. heart
  2. fast
  3. large muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and which is used in breathing;under the lungs
  4. trachea;windpipe
  5. surgical opening of the trachea to allow patient to breathe more easily
  6. artery
  7. organ that coordinates the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during the act of breathing
  8. condition of bluish tint to the skin due to lack of oxygen circulation to the body tissues
  9. larynx;voicebox
  10. surgical puncture in the chest to aspirate
Down
  1. medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions and diseases of the lungs and the cardiopulmonary system
  2. a cavity on either side of the nasal septum that filters, warms, and humidifiers inhaled air
  3. continuous positive airway pressure
  4. blood
  5. cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  6. chest;pleural cavity
  7. test used to assess the levels of oxygen and
  8. inflammation of the mucous membranes of he bronchial tubes
  9. visual examination inside the bronchi using a scope
  10. voice

20 Clues: fast • heart • blood • voice • artery • larynx;voicebox • trachea;windpipe • chest;pleural cavity • cardiopulmonary resuscitation • continuous positive airway pressure • surgical puncture in the chest to aspirate • test used to assess the levels of oxygen and • visual examination inside the bronchi using a scope • inflammation of the mucous membranes of he bronchial tubes • ...

Respiratory System 2022-04-27

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm
  2. Process of gas exchange
  3. Number of lobes of the left lung
  4. Muscle that moves up and down to push and pull air
  5. Fluid that lubricated the lungs
  6. Closes during swallowing to prevent choking
  7. ________ cavity behind the nose
  8. Tube with cartilage rings running down the throat
  9. Measures the air volume moving in and out of lungs
Down
  1. Disease caused by inflammation and excessive mucus in bronchial tubes
  2. air sacs in the lungs that exchange gas with capillaries
  3. Nasal bones that divide the nose
  4. A deviated ________ is a crooked nasal bone
  5. Another name for whooping cough
  6. Process by which oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water move across a membrane
  7. Where cellular respiration occurs
  8. Body cavity which holds the lungs
  9. Overall lack of oxygen in tissues and organs
  10. Known as the vocal cords
  11. Number of lobes of the right lung

20 Clues: Process of gas exchange • Known as the vocal cords • Another name for whooping cough • Fluid that lubricated the lungs • ________ cavity behind the nose • Nasal bones that divide the nose • Number of lobes of the left lung • Where cellular respiration occurs • Body cavity which holds the lungs • Number of lobes of the right lung • Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm • ...

Respiratory System 2022-04-27

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A deviated ________ is a crooked nasal bone
  2. Process of gas exchange
  3. Body cavity which holds the lungs
  4. ________ cavity behind the nose
  5. Disease caused by inflammation and excessive mucus in bronchial tubes
  6. Process by which oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water move across a membrane
  7. Closes during swallowing to prevent choking
  8. Another name for whooping cough
  9. Nasal bones that divide the nose
  10. Measures the air volume moving in and out of lungs
Down
  1. Where cellular respiration occurs
  2. Number of lobes of the left lung
  3. Overall lack of oxygen in tissues and organs
  4. Air sacs in the lungs that exchange gas with capillaries
  5. Known as the vocal cords
  6. Number of lobes of the right lung
  7. Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm
  8. Fluid that lubricated the lungs
  9. Tube with cartilage rings running down the throat
  10. Muscle that moves up and down to push and pull air

20 Clues: Process of gas exchange • Known as the vocal cords • ________ cavity behind the nose • Fluid that lubricated the lungs • Another name for whooping cough • Number of lobes of the left lung • Nasal bones that divide the nose • Where cellular respiration occurs • Body cavity which holds the lungs • Number of lobes of the right lung • Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm • ...

Respiratory System 2022-04-27

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Overall lack of oxygen in tissues and organs
  2. A deviated ________ is a crooked nasal bone
  3. Number of lobes of the right lung
  4. Another name for whooping cough
  5. ________ cavity behind the nose
  6. Nasal bones that divide the nose
  7. Process of gas exchange
  8. Where cellular respiration occurs
  9. Tube with cartilage rings running down the throat
  10. Air sacs in the lungs that exchange gas with capillaries
  11. Fluid that lubricated the lungs
Down
  1. Process by which oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water move across a membrane
  2. Body cavity which holds the lungs
  3. Closes during swallowing to prevent choking
  4. Measures the air volume moving in and out of lungs
  5. Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm
  6. Known as the vocal cords
  7. Number of lobes of the left lung
  8. Disease caused by inflammation and excessive mucus in bronchial tubes
  9. Muscle that moves up and down to push and pull air

20 Clues: Process of gas exchange • Known as the vocal cords • Another name for whooping cough • ________ cavity behind the nose • Fluid that lubricated the lungs • Number of lobes of the left lung • Nasal bones that divide the nose • Body cavity which holds the lungs • Number of lobes of the right lung • Where cellular respiration occurs • Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm • ...

Respiratory System 2022-04-27

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Where cellular respiration occurs
  2. Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm
  3. Air sacs in the lungs that exchange gas with capillaries
  4. ________ cavity behind the nose
  5. Another name for whooping cough
  6. Process by which oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water move across a membrane
  7. Known as the vocal cords
  8. Fluid that lubricated the lungs
  9. Number of lobes of the right lung
  10. Overall lack of oxygen in tissues and organs
  11. Closes during swallowing to prevent choking
Down
  1. Number of lobes of the left lung
  2. Nasal bones that divide the nose
  3. Disease caused by inflammation and excessive mucus in bronchial tubes
  4. Body cavity which holds the lungs
  5. Measures the air volume moving in and out of lungs
  6. Process of gas exchange
  7. A deviated ________ is a crooked nasal bone
  8. Muscle that moves up and down to push and pull air
  9. Tube with cartilage rings running down the throat

20 Clues: Process of gas exchange • Known as the vocal cords • ________ cavity behind the nose • Another name for whooping cough • Fluid that lubricated the lungs • Number of lobes of the left lung • Nasal bones that divide the nose • Where cellular respiration occurs • Body cavity which holds the lungs • Number of lobes of the right lung • Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm • ...

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 2022-09-05

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. also called EPISTAXIS
  2. it is a test to measures the competency and quality of the artery.
  3. it covers opening to the larynx during swallowing
  4. Indicates the Higher PH level
  5. presence of air within the pleural cavity occurs spontaneously or as a result of trauma
  6. indicates lower PH level
  7. Also known as windpipe
  8. passageway for the respiratory and digestive tracts
  9. a chronic disease with excessive inflation of the air spaces
  10. the central compartment of the thoracic cavity
  11. means surgical repair
  12. PH means Potential _______
  13. removal of a lobe of a lung
  14. actual blood flow through the pulmonary circulation
Down
  1. it helps break up thick fluids in lungs
  2. removal of stripping of thick, fibrous, membrane from visceral pleura
  3. the movement of air in and out of airways
  4. acute inflammation of lungs
  5. a needle puncture through the chest wall.
  6. means puncture to withdraw fluid
  7. the other term for CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
  8. characterized by airway inflammation (allergens, cold air, or dusts)
  9. means surgically create an opening
  10. "Lung collapse"
  11. medical term for pockets of pus that collected inside a body cavity
  12. refers to the inflammation of both layers of pleurae
  13. means surgical removal
  14. it serves as a pathway to conduct gases to alveoli

28 Clues: "Lung collapse" • also called EPISTAXIS • means surgical repair • Also known as windpipe • means surgical removal • indicates lower PH level • PH means Potential _______ • acute inflammation of lungs • removal of a lobe of a lung • Indicates the Higher PH level • means puncture to withdraw fluid • means surgically create an opening • the other term for CHRONIC BRONCHITIS • ...

Respiratory System 2022-09-05

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the whole process of gas exchange between the atmospheric air and the blood, and between the blood and cells of the body
  2. Include emphysema and chronic bronchitis
  3. presence of air within the pleural cavity occurs spontaneously or as a result of trauma
  4. Amount of air that can be inspired or expired after a normal respiratory cycle
  5. serves as the passageway for air to pass to and from the lungs
  6. collapse alveoli in part or all of the lung
  7. Inflammatory, communicable disease that commonly attacks the lungs, although may occur in other body parts
  8. Median portion which contains the heart and the great vessels
  9. heart and the lungs
  10. movement of air in and out of the lungs
  11. Derived from the summation of different lung volumes
  12. Needle puncture through the chest wall, used to remove fluid and occasionally air from the pleural space
  13. Primary cause of COPD
Down
  1. Noncardiogenic pulmonary infiltrations resulting in stiff, wet lungs, and refractory hypoxemia
  2. Usually occurs in the spring and fall and is caused by allergy to pollens from trees, flowers, or grasses;
  3. Circulation of the blood that only occurs
  4. Measured to give an indication of adequacy of ventilation
  5. Characterized by increased airway resistance and decreasing diffusing capacity
  6. lipoproteins that lowers surface tension in the alveoli
  7. Refers to the inflammation of both layers of pleurae
  8. small sacs; primary site of gas exchange
  9. Also known as nosebleed
  10. Also known as windpipe
  11. covers opening to the larynx during swallowing
  12. tube-like structure which connects nasal and oral cavities to the larynx
  13. Characterized by airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness to a variety of stimuli

26 Clues: heart and the lungs • Primary cause of COPD • Also known as windpipe • Also known as nosebleed • movement of air in and out of the lungs • Include emphysema and chronic bronchitis • small sacs; primary site of gas exchange • Circulation of the blood that only occurs • collapse alveoli in part or all of the lung • covers opening to the larynx during swallowing • ...

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 2023-09-06

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Known as the ‘windpipe’.
  2. Take out the air from the body.
  3. Product of cellular respiration.
  4. Bringing the air into the lungs.
  5. Main organs that we used to breathe.
  6. A swelling of sinuses around the nose.
  7. Bones that protect the lungs and heart.
Down
  1. A Chemical reaction where oxygen used to break down glucose to generate energy in our body.
  2. A disease causes the alveoli in the lungs to fill with pus or other liquid.
  3. Known as the ‘voice box’ .
  4. The part of respiratory that have function way for food.
  5. A place where gas exchange occurs.
  6. Element necessary for cellular respiration.
  7. To take air in and out of the lungs.
  8. Muscle that separated lungs from the abdomen
  9. A disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
  10. A respiratory disease when the airways are swollen.
  11. Large tubes that carry air from the trachea into the lungs.
  12. Flap of skin that covers the opening to the windpipe during swallowing.
  13. Organ that warms and filters air before moving it to the trachea.

20 Clues: Known as the ‘windpipe’. • Known as the ‘voice box’ . • Take out the air from the body. • Product of cellular respiration. • Bringing the air into the lungs. • A place where gas exchange occurs. • To take air in and out of the lungs. • Main organs that we used to breathe. • A swelling of sinuses around the nose. • Bones that protect the lungs and heart. • ...

Respiratory System 2022-12-05

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. pector/o, throac/o, steth/o
  2. In-
  3. Listening to a stethoscope for "funny" sounds
  4. Bronch/o
  5. no breathing
  6. ox/o or -oxia
  7. good breathing
  8. Arterial blood gases
  9. a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing
Down
  1. -pnea
  2. a device to help look into the larynx
  3. Chest tube
  4. capn/o or -capnia
  5. a machine that helps a patient breathe
  6. voice box
  7. fast breathing
  8. an opening that doctors make for the trachea
  9. slow breathing
  10. Ex-
  11. tapping on the surface of the chest to listen to density.
  12. windpipe

21 Clues: In- • Ex- • -pnea • Bronch/o • windpipe • voice box • Chest tube • no breathing • ox/o or -oxia • fast breathing • slow breathing • good breathing • capn/o or -capnia • Arterial blood gases • pector/o, throac/o, steth/o • a device to help look into the larynx • a machine that helps a patient breathe • an opening that doctors make for the trachea • Listening to a stethoscope for "funny" sounds • ...

Respiratory System 2022-05-10

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The process of inhaling and exhaling air in and out of the lungs
  2. Mystery killer that takes the lives of apparently healthy infants between ages four weeks and seven months
  3. Most fatal cancer in the U.S.
  4. Group of diseases affecting gas exchange at the alveoli.Patients who have a history of smoking, coughing and frequent pulmonary infections. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are most common.
  5. smaller air passages which branch from the bronchi. very narrow, lack cartilage
  6. Windpipe - serves as a passageway for air.
  7. Acute infection or inflammation of the alveoli of the lungs
  8. Takes food into the esophagus
  9. Lined with mucous, where air is warmed, filtrated, and humidified.
  10. A flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing
  11. Enlarged chambers found at the end of the bronchioles, end at the alveolar sacs
  12. inner layer of the pleural membrane
  13. Lethal genetic disease
  14. Known as the voice box, composed of cartilage and elastic fibers, incoming air passes through during breathing and to make sound
  15. Passageway for air and food
  16. The process of exchanging gases between the bloodstream and alveoli
  17. Two spongy organs, located in the thoracic cavity enclosed by the diaphragm and rib cage, responsible for respiration
  18. Broad, inferior surface of the lungs that rests on the diaphragm
Down
  1. The maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after taking the deepest breath possible.
  2. The volume of air moved into or out of the lungs during breathing
  3. Tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for the exchange of gases between air and blood, primary site of gas exchange, surrounded by capillaries
  4. Breathing disorder of premature infants where the air sacs in the lungs do not remain open,absent or insufficient surfactant (compounds that lower surface tension between two liquids)
  5. A thin skeletal muscle that sits at the base of the chest and separates the abdomen from the chest. It contracts and flattens when you inhale
  6. Outer layer of the pleural membrane
  7. Two short branches located at the lower end of the trachea that carry air into the lungs.
  8. Viral infection of the respiratory tract
  9. Pointed, superior part of the lungs. extends above the clavicle
  10. The process of exchanging gases between the tissues/cells and bloodstream
  11. Highly contagious respiratory virus and major cause of illness in young children
  12. The amount of air still present in the lungs after maximal expiration
  13. An infectious communicable disease that destroys the lung tissue and pleura
  14. Split-like opening between the (true) vocal cords, serves as a passageway for air
  15. A condition where the alveolar walls lose their elasticity and remain filled with air during expiration
  16. Passageway for air only
  17. Functional units of the lungs, right lung has 3, left lung has 2
  18. Called nostrils, allow entrance of air

36 Clues: Lethal genetic disease • Passageway for air only • Passageway for air and food • Most fatal cancer in the U.S. • Takes food into the esophagus • Outer layer of the pleural membrane • inner layer of the pleural membrane • Called nostrils, allow entrance of air • Viral infection of the respiratory tract • Windpipe - serves as a passageway for air. • ...

Respiratory System 2022-05-10

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Conductors to the nasal cavity
  2. The ducts that lead to the alveoli
  3. Flying mammal
  4. the hollow muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cords
  5. division between upper an lower respiratory system
  6. condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness
  7. Actual site of gas exchange
  8. the membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus
  9. Pleural layer covering the lungs
  10. Likes to chase mice
  11. Man's best friend
  12. Also known as the windpipe, air travels down the nose, through your larynx, and down your windpipe
  13. butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, just above your collarbone
Down
  1. smallest conducting respiratory passageways
  2. located below the lungs, is the major muscle of respiration
  3. system in charge of gas exchange between pulmonary blood and external environment
  4. main organ in the respiratory system
  5. pair of soft tissue masses located at the rear of the throat (pharynx)
  6. Purpose of mucose
  7. Has a trunk
  8. Separates oral and nasal cavities
  9. Large marsupial
  10. Pleural layer covering the thorax walls
  11. Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid
  12. two large tubes that carry air from your windpipe to your lungs

25 Clues: Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Purpose of mucose • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • Actual site of gas exchange • Conductors to the nasal cavity • Pleural layer covering the lungs • Separates oral and nasal cavities • The ducts that lead to the alveoli • main organ in the respiratory system • Pleural layer covering the thorax walls • ...

Respiratory system 2023-09-26

Respiratory system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Air must move into and out of the lungs so that gasses in the air sacs are continuously refreshed, and this process is commonly called
  2. Sometimes referred to as the “guardian of the airways”
  3. The lungs occupy the entire thoracic cavity except for the most central area, the mediastinum, which houses the heart, the great blood vessels, bronchi, ..... , and other organs.
  4. Oxygen and carbon dioxide must be transported to and from the lungs and tissue cells of the body via the
  5. The surface of each lung is covered with a visceral serosa called the
  6. the only externally visible part of the respiratory system is the
  7. The trachea is lined with ciliated mucosa that beat continuously and in a direction opposite to that of the incoming air as they propel mucus, loaded with dust particles and other debris away from the lungs to the throat, where it can be swallowed or spat out.
  8. The pharyngotympanic tubes, which drain the middle ear open into the
  9. The narrow, superior portion of each lung,
Down
  1. The broad lung area resting on the diaphragm is the
  2. The slitlike passageway between the vocal folds is the
  3. The nasal cavity is surrounded by a ring of paranasal sinuses located in the frontal, sphenoid, ...... , and maxillary bones
  4. During breathing, air enters the nose by passing through the ..... , or nares.
  5. The lateral walls of the nasal cavity are uneven owing to three mucosa-covered projections, or lobes called
  6. The smallest of the conducting passageways are the
  7. The olfactory receptors for the sense of smell are located in the ...... in the slitlike superior part of the nasal cavity
  8. The balance of the lung tissue
  9. serves as a common passageway for food and air.
  10. The terminal bronchioles lead to the respiratory zone structures, even smaller conduits that eventually terminate in ..... or air sacs.
  11. The major function of the respiratory system is to supply the body with ..... and to dispose of carbon dioxide.

20 Clues: The balance of the lung tissue • The narrow, superior portion of each lung, • serves as a common passageway for food and air. • The smallest of the conducting passageways are the • The broad lung area resting on the diaphragm is the • The slitlike passageway between the vocal folds is the • Sometimes referred to as the “guardian of the airways” • ...

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 2023-10-05

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The throat, connecting the nasal and oral cavities to the larynx.
  2. The voice box, part of the upper respiratory tract.
  3. A muscle critical for breathing that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity.
  4. An immune system response to substances like pollen or dust that can trigger respiratory symptoms.
  5. Condition where lung tissue becomes scarred and stiff.
  6. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
  7. Tiny air sacs where gas exchange takes place in the lungs.
  8. Underdevelopment of an organ or tissue.
  9. Tiny hair-like structures that help move mucus and trapped particles out of the respiratory tract.
Down
  1. The windpipe, which connects the larynx to the bronchi.
  2. An inflammatory lung condition often caused by infections.
  3. A lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust, often seen in miners or construction workers.
  4. An infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
  5. Abnormal enlargement of air spaces in the lungs.
  6. Inhaling foreign substances into the airways.
  7. A chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction.
  8. Inflammation of the small airways, often seen in infants and young children.
  9. Swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid.
  10. A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.
  11. cancer A disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs.

20 Clues: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes. • Underdevelopment of an organ or tissue. • Swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid. • Inhaling foreign substances into the airways. • Abnormal enlargement of air spaces in the lungs. • The voice box, part of the upper respiratory tract. • Condition where lung tissue becomes scarred and stiff. • ...

Respiratory system 2023-10-09

Respiratory system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The double-layered membrane surrounding the lungs.
  2. Instrument used to measure lung capacity.
  3. The circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs.
  4. The organ where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide in the blood.
  5. The number of breaths taken per minute.
  6. An infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs.
  7. A chronic inflammatory condition of the bronchial tubes.
  8. The gas produced as a waste product of respiration
  9. The muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and aids in breathing.
  10. A flap-like structure that prevents food from entering the windpipe during swallowing.
  11. The chronic inflammatory condition characterized by airflow obstruction
Down
  1. The gas essential for respiration
  2. The process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.
  3. A common respiratory infection in children.
  4. The passage connecting the nose and mouth to the larynx.
  5. A substance that reduces surface tension in the alveoli.
  6. The tiny air sacs in the lungs
  7. A tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi
  8. A viral infection causing inflammation of the air passages.
  9. Hair-like structures that help move mucus out of the respiratory trac

20 Clues: The tiny air sacs in the lungs • The gas essential for respiration • The number of breaths taken per minute. • Instrument used to measure lung capacity. • A common respiratory infection in children. • A tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi • The double-layered membrane surrounding the lungs. • The gas produced as a waste product of respiration • ...

Respiratory System 2023-10-11

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. used to treat asthma symptoms during an asthma attack
  2. flap of tissue located above the larynx
  3. a muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity
  4. alveoli are thin-walled air sacs covered with this
  5. inflammation of the bronchi
  6. throat
  7. as you exhale your chest cavity does this
  8. as you inhale your chest cavity does this
  9. main airways that reach into your lung
  10. your respiratory system removes this from your body and provides it with fresh oxygen
  11. the lungs are found within this
Down
  1. damages all parts of the respiratory system
  2. inflammatory condition in which the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles become narrowed
  3. inflammation of the lungs commonly caused by a bacterial or viral infection
  4. a network of tubes
  5. at the end of each bronchiole and are microscopic air sacs
  6. hair like structures
  7. disease that progressively destroys the walls of the alveoli
  8. inflammation of the sinuses
  9. voice box
  10. contagious bacterial infection, can be inactive for years and become active again
  11. windpipe

22 Clues: throat • windpipe • voice box • a network of tubes • hair like structures • inflammation of the bronchi • inflammation of the sinuses • the lungs are found within this • main airways that reach into your lung • flap of tissue located above the larynx • as you exhale your chest cavity does this • as you inhale your chest cavity does this • damages all parts of the respiratory system • ...

Respiratory System 2025-03-14

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the region posterior to your oral cavity
  2. the muscle that is mainly responsible for breathing
  3. the "wind pipe"
  4. the volume that can be forcibly exhaled (2wds)
  5. how the O2 and CO2 are exchanged
  6. the scientific name for the nostrils
  7. the region where the throat meets the voicebox
  8. the membrane that cover the lung (2wds)
  9. the region posterior to your nasal cavity
  10. the smaller tubes in the lungs
  11. the main organs of the respiratory system
  12. the structures that circulate air to clear out particles
  13. the cartilage the circles and protects the lower voicebox
  14. the structure that covers the throat during swallowing
Down
  1. the membrane that lines the cavity (2wds)
  2. the throat
  3. the volume of regular breathing
  4. the volume of air that doesn't exchange with the blood (2wds)
  5. the type of cartilage that protects the tubes of the respiratory system
  6. the cartilage that protects the anterior voicebox (the Adam's apple)
  7. the voicebox
  8. the tubes that lead to the left and right lungs (2wds)
  9. the balloon like structures where gas exchange occurs
  10. the hollow portions of the skull
  11. the volume that can be forcibly inhaled (2wds)
  12. the instrument used to measure breath volume
  13. the volume that can not be exhaled from the lungs
  14. the space of the left lung where the heart is found
  15. the maximum breath in and out you can take (2wds)

29 Clues: the throat • the voicebox • the "wind pipe" • the smaller tubes in the lungs • the volume of regular breathing • how the O2 and CO2 are exchanged • the hollow portions of the skull • the scientific name for the nostrils • the membrane that cover the lung (2wds) • the region posterior to your oral cavity • the membrane that lines the cavity (2wds) • ...

Respiratory System 2025-03-17

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Passageway connecting the nose and mouth to the windpipe.
  2. The main tube that carries air to the lungs.
  3. The opening through which food enters the body.
  4. The waste gas that is exhaled.
  5. An organ in vertebrates through which food passes
  6. The tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs
  7. The act or process of breathing.
  8. A leaf-shaped flap in the throat that prevents food and water from entering the trachea and the lungs.
  9. The gas we need from the air to survive.
  10. The opening between the vocal folds.
  11. The process of exhaling or breathing out of the lungs.
Down
  1. A tiny branch of air tubes in the lungs.
  2. A muscle that helps with breathing by contracting and relaxing to move air in and out.
  3. This system, including the lungs and airways, facilitates gas exchange between the body and the environment.
  4. An important organ, or. body part, for breathing and smelling.
  5. The primary organs for gas exchange, where oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is released.
  6. The mixture of gases we breathe.
  7. The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing.
  8. The area of the throat containing the vocal cords and used for breathing, swallowing, and talking.
  9. Air-filled spaces within the bones of the face, specifically around the nose
  10. The process of taking air into the lungs.

21 Clues: The waste gas that is exhaled. • The mixture of gases we breathe. • The act or process of breathing. • The opening between the vocal folds. • A tiny branch of air tubes in the lungs. • The gas we need from the air to survive. • The process of taking air into the lungs. • The main tube that carries air to the lungs. • The opening through which food enters the body. • ...

Respiratory System 2025-03-20

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. energy made from cellular respiration
  2. Long term illness/Problem
  3. Inflammation of Bronchial tubes can be short or long-lasting
  4. tiny hairs that filter dirt and germs in the nose and throat
  5. Infection that causes the Alveoli to fill with mucus or pus
  6. Short term illness/Problem
  7. Narrowing and inflaming of the airway, caused by allergies
  8. What inhaling brings into the body
  9. Area of the lung, there are 5
  10. The main organs of the Respiratory System
Down
  1. what exhaling sends out of the body
  2. Tube that splits to lead to the next part of the system (3rd part)
  3. the things that oxygen and carbon dioxide attach to in blood
  4. Connects the Throat to the next part of the system (2nd part)
  5. Muscle that moves the system, forcing air in
  6. Small, balloon-like structures that transfer oxygen and CO2 in the blood
  7. Main Entry to the Respiratory System
  8. Part of cell that makes energy
  9. Smaller branches of the 2nd part of the system
  10. Membrane that surrounds the lungs and reduces friction

20 Clues: Long term illness/Problem • Short term illness/Problem • Area of the lung, there are 5 • Part of cell that makes energy • What inhaling brings into the body • what exhaling sends out of the body • Main Entry to the Respiratory System • energy made from cellular respiration • The main organs of the Respiratory System • Muscle that moves the system, forcing air in • ...

Respiratory System 2024-10-24

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Type of surgery that is responsible for the changes of the individual nose's shape and size.
  2. Transport air from trachea and alveoli
  3. Plays crucial physiological role in respiratory and function
  4. Structure in the respiratory system that is commonly known as Adam apples.
  5. Process through which gaseous exchange.
  6. Airways that branch off the trachea and lead to the lungs.
  7. The chronic inflammatory that result from an increased airway resistance
  8. 98.5 of it plays in chemical combination with hemoglobin.
  9. Structure that extends out from the middle of your face and is the entrance to your respiratory system.
  10. Instrument used to measure rate of ventilation and breathing
  11. Paired organs int the thoracic cavity.
  12. The openings of the base of the nose that are also known as anterior.
  13. Names of the muscles that contract and relax to expand and deflate the lungs breathing located between the ribs.
  14. Type of chronic lung disease characterized by damage to the alveoli.
  15. Double largened membrane surrounding the lung, serving multiple functions such as protection and expansion of the lungs.
Down
  1. Cells that are also known as mucus components.
  2. Breathing control center.
  3. The dome shaped muscle separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.
  4. Process that occurs when the pressure inside the is less than the atmospheric pressure.
  5. An inflammation of the voice box from overuse, irritation or infection.
  6. Process of breathing out facilitated by relaxation of diaphragm
  7. Structure serves as a passageway for air and food.
  8. Structure located in the thoracic cavity extending from the larynx to the bronchi.
  9. Tiny hair-like structure that move mucus and particles up airways.
  10. Tiny grape like sacs located at the end of the bronchioles within the lungs.
  11. The nerve that detect and process Odor molecules enabling us to perceive and distinguish smells
  12. The connecting the nasopharynx and laryngopharynx
  13. The flap of tissue the covers the trachea during swallowing.
  14. Respiratory system regulator
  15. Contains the vocal cords that produces sound.

30 Clues: Breathing control center. • Respiratory system regulator • Transport air from trachea and alveoli • Paired organs int the thoracic cavity. • Process through which gaseous exchange. • Contains the vocal cords that produces sound. • Cells that are also known as mucus components. • The connecting the nasopharynx and laryngopharynx • ...

Respiratory System 2025-03-24

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the process where oxygen moves from the lungs into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide moves from the bloodstream into the lungs.
  2. A cluster of Alveoli.
  3. The space between the Visceral and Parietal pleura. Creates suction between them during respirations.
  4. The small, bottommost lobe of the lungs.
  5. Moves air from the trachea to each lung.
  6. Inspiration: Contracts allowing room for air to enter the lungs. Expiration: Relaxes, pushing air out of the lungs.
  7. The uppermost lobe of the lungs.
  8. tiny, balloon-shaped air sacs located at the end of the respiratory tract in the lungs (Responsible for gas exchange).
  9. The _______ muscles pull the ribs out and up during inspiration.
  10. Space between the soft palate and the base of the tongue. It contains the palatine tonsils and the lingual tonsils (Back of Mouth).
  11. A tube-like structure that connects the larynx to the lungs.
  12. This lung is smaller and only has two lobes.
  13. The largest piece of cartilage in the larynx (Adams Apple).
  14. This lung is the larger of the two. Contains three lobes.
  15. Makes oxygen available to your body and remove other gases, such as carbon dioxide, from your body. (organ)
  16. Membrane that lines the entire thoracic cavity.
  17. Responsible for your sense of smell.
  18. Separates the superior and middle lobe of the right lung.
  19. _______ forms in the lungs from oxygen and is transported to other cells.
  20. The process of moving air into and out of the lungs.
  21. Prevents lung over inflation.
  22. A complex network of organs and tissues that enables gas exchange between the body and the environment.
Down
  1. The bony plate that separates the nose from the mouth.
  2. Closes over the top of the larynx during swallowing to direct food and liquids into the esophagus.
  3. During ___________, air flows into the alveoli, inflating them like tiny balloons. (inhale)
  4. Maximum amount of air the lungs can contain.
  5. Located inside the Thoracic Cavity, these structures are responsible for gas exchange.
  6. The group of structures responsible for warming and humidifying air, as well as smell, taste, chewing and swallowing.
  7. Both inspiration and expiration depend on the difference in ____________ between the lungs and outside the body.
  8. Membrane that covers the surface of the lungs. Expands into the fissures.
  9. Amount of air inhaled and exhaled during quiet breathing.
  10. Moves air to each lobe of the lungs.
  11. Normal expiration is a ________ process.
  12. Passes dorsal to the larynx and connects to the esophagus (Top of Throat).
  13. The small hairs inside of the nose that help filter dust nd large foreign particles.
  14. Separates the Middle and inferior lobe on the right and the superior and inferior lobe on the left.
  15. Produces sound when air passes over them.
  16. The center lobe of the right lung.
  17. The muscular tube behind the nose and mouth (throat).
  18. Close the glottis during swallowing to keep food and liquids out of the airway.
  19. During deep inspiration: the __________, scalenes, and pectoralis minor aid in elevating the chest.
  20. Prevents food and liquids from entering the trachea, acts as an air passageway between the pharynx and trachea, and produces sound.
  21. Where the trachea branches in two.
  22. Both inspiration and expiration depend on the ___________.
  23. Just behind the soft palate. It contains openings for the right and left auditory tubes (Back of Nose).

45 Clues: A cluster of Alveoli. • Prevents lung over inflation. • The uppermost lobe of the lungs. • The center lobe of the right lung. • Where the trachea branches in two. • Moves air to each lobe of the lungs. • Responsible for your sense of smell. • The small, bottommost lobe of the lungs. • Moves air from the trachea to each lung. • Normal expiration is a ________ process. • ...

Respiratory System 2024-11-18

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. also called the windpipe
  2. respiratory disease where airways of lungs become narrow or inflamed
  3. passageway that transports air, food, and liquids from the nose and mouth
  4. flap of tissue between tongue and larynx that controls destination of food and liquid
  5. grape like clusters which are the main sites of gas exchange
  6. common cold
  7. inflammation of the lungs
  8. nasal hairs that prevent particles from entering the nose
  9. contracted by breathing in air droplets
  10. combination of vital capacity plus residual volume
Down
  1. area between lungs
  2. clusters of lymphatic tissue that are the first line of defense
  3. detects muscle contraction and forces generation through exercise
  4. dome shaped muscle that helps inhalation and exhalation
  5. triangular shaped space that houses structures that produce speech
  6. inflammation of the tonsils
  7. main airways branching off the trachea into the lungs.
  8. allows lung to expand and contract smoothly against each other
  9. space behind the nose, divided by the nasal septum
  10. main cause of lung cancer
  11. inner walls of alveoli are damaged and later rupture
  12. spreads quickly
  13. volume of gas increases=pressure of gas decreases
  14. occupy almost entire thoracic cavity

24 Clues: common cold • spreads quickly • area between lungs • also called the windpipe • main cause of lung cancer • inflammation of the lungs • inflammation of the tonsils • occupy almost entire thoracic cavity • contracted by breathing in air droplets • volume of gas increases=pressure of gas decreases • space behind the nose, divided by the nasal septum • ...

Respiratory System 2025-04-22

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. air sacs where gas exchange is happening.
  2. inflammation of airways producing a cough & mucus.
  3. comes right after the trachea in the system.
  4. traps dust & bacteria from travelling through the system.
  5. product that is inhaled into the body.
  6. inflammation or narrowing of airways causing wheezing.
  7. inflammation of the lungs where air sacs fill with liquid
  8. muscle at the base of the lungs that contracts & relaxes when you breath.
  9. waste product you exhale
  10. chemical process that uses oxygen to release energy from food.
  11. system responsible for bringing air into the body.
Down
  1. tube lined with cartilage rings to keep it open
  2. main organs of the respiratory system.
  3. keeps food from entering the trachea.
  4. the branches of the bronchus that spread throughout the lungs.
  5. damage to the air sacs in your lungs from smoking.
  6. "vocal chords" located at the top of your trachea
  7. top of the throat; shared by airway & digestive system.
  8. process of moving air into & out of the body
  9. hair like structures that help clean the air.

20 Clues: waste product you exhale • keeps food from entering the trachea. • main organs of the respiratory system. • product that is inhaled into the body. • air sacs where gas exchange is happening. • comes right after the trachea in the system. • process of moving air into & out of the body • hair like structures that help clean the air. • ...

Respiratory System 2025-04-22

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back.
  2. a muscular organ that pumps blood through the body.
  3. a part of the heart that controls the signal between atria and ventricles.
  4. the heart’s natural pacemaker; starts each heartbeat.
  5. the flow of blood from the heart to the rest of the body and back.
  6. one complete heartbeat (filling and pumping of blood).
  7. the rhythmic throbbing of arteries as blood is pumped.
  8. the liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients.
  9. blood rich in oxygen, usually found in arteries.
  10. the wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart.
  11. a lower chamber of the heart that pumps blood out.
  12. pressure the force of blood pushing against artery walls.
Down
  1. structures in the heart that keep blood flowing in one direction.
  2. an artery that supplies blood to the heart muscle.
  3. small blood vessels that collect blood from capillaries and carry it to the veins.
  4. a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
  5. the main and largest artery in the human body
  6. an upper chamber of the heart that receives blood.
  7. blood low in oxygen, usually found in veins.
  8. cells cells that fight infection and disease.
  9. cells cells that carry oxygen throughout the body.
  10. small delicate blood vessels throughout your body.
  11. a blood vessel that takes oxygenated blood away from the heart
  12. cell fragments that help blood to clot.
  13. a blood vessel in the circulatory system that mostly carries deoxygenated blood towards the heart.

25 Clues: cell fragments that help blood to clot. • blood low in oxygen, usually found in veins. • the main and largest artery in the human body • blood rich in oxygen, usually found in arteries. • a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. • an artery that supplies blood to the heart muscle. • an upper chamber of the heart that receives blood. • ...

Respiratory System 2025-01-13

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. thin lining covering the walls of the lungs
  2. form a protective cage around the lungs and other parts of the chest cavity
  3. the net movement of molecules from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration
  4. when someone breathes in dirty air and bronchial tubes narrow
  5. sending carbon dioxide out of the lungs
  6. diaphragm moves downwards, rib muscles pull ribs up and outwards, pulls air into the lungs causing the lungs to look bigger
  7. part of the digestive system and the respiratory system because it carries air and food
  8. bronchi branched into smaller tubes inside the lungs
  9. place where exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide actually takes place
  10. at the bottom of the chest cavity that inflates and deflates when someone breathes
  11. chest wall muscles relax, pushes air out of lungs
  12. chest cavity that contains the bronchial tree and other parts of the respiratory system
Down
  1. keeps food and liquid from entering the lungs
  2. allows them to inflate and deflate without loosing their shape
  3. stiff rings contained in the walls of the trachea to keep it open
  4. bringing oxygen into the lungs
  5. windpipe
  6. trachea splits into 2 air tubes that connect to the lungs
  7. protects nasal passageways and other parts of the respiratory tract
  8. breathing is a rhythmic involuntary process regulated by this
  9. contains a voice box that vibrates to make sounds

21 Clues: windpipe • bringing oxygen into the lungs • sending carbon dioxide out of the lungs • thin lining covering the walls of the lungs • keeps food and liquid from entering the lungs • contains a voice box that vibrates to make sounds • chest wall muscles relax, pushes air out of lungs • bronchi branched into smaller tubes inside the lungs • ...

Respiratory System 2025-09-09

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Attached to the thyroid cartilage, a very flexible piece of elastic cartilage that covers the opening of the trachea.
  2. A flat dome shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs and thoracic cavity.
  3. Normal breathing.
  4. A passageway for both air and food and borders the nasopharynx and the oral cavity.
  5. Red blood cells.
  6. A ridge of cartilage that separates the two main bronchi.
  7. Difficulty breathing.
  8. Exhalation or the process of causing air to leave the lungs.
  9. Causing cancer.
  10. A tube formed by skeletal muscle and lined by mucous membrane that is continuous with that of the nasal cavities. Also known as the throat.
  11. A condition the lasts over a long time with periods of exacerbation and periods of remission
Down
  1. Composed of the vestibular folds the true vocal cords and the space between these folds.
  2. Connects the pharynx to the trachea and helps regulate the volume of air that enters and leaves the lungs. Also known as the voice box.
  3. An airway and is continuous with the nasal cavity.
  4. A small bulbous teardrop-shaped structure located at the apex of the soft palate.
  5. Pertaining to abnormal color of blue caused by deoxygenation.
  6. The lysozyme enzyme and proteins which have antibacterial properties.
  7. Substance that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles.
  8. Excessive flow or discharge from the nasal cavity.
  9. Unconsciously regulates
  10. Pertaining to front
  11. Non-cancerous.
  12. Forced breathing or breathing that is excessive.
  13. Extends from the larynx toward the lungs.
  14. A depression on the medial surface of the lungs that forms an opening for the bronchus blood vessels and nerves.

25 Clues: Non-cancerous. • Causing cancer. • Red blood cells. • Normal breathing. • Pertaining to front • Difficulty breathing. • Unconsciously regulates • Extends from the larynx toward the lungs. • Forced breathing or breathing that is excessive. • An airway and is continuous with the nasal cavity. • Excessive flow or discharge from the nasal cavity. • ...

Respiratory System 2025-11-07

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. tissue in the nasal cavity that traps and moves particles
  2. reflex triggered by dust allergens or pollutants
  3. phase of breathing when air moves into the lungs
  4. openings where air enters the body
  5. chamber that warms moistens and filters air
  6. lower portion of the pharynx that leads to the larynx
  7. muscle that contracts and relaxes to control breathing
  8. passageway that connects nasal cavity to the larynx
  9. double membrane surrounding each lung
  10. tube reinforced with C shaped cartilage rings that carries air to the lungs
  11. flap of cartilage that prevents food from entering the trachea
  12. structure containing vocal cords responsible for sound production
  13. movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the bloodstream
  14. two main branches from the trachea leading to each lung
  15. network of branching airways within the lungs
  16. middle portion of the pharynx behind the mouth
  17. elastic organs for breathing enclosed by the pleural membranes
  18. exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and body cells
  19. lung with three lobes
  20. blood vessels that surround alveoli for gas exchange
  21. oxygen monitored by the brain for breathing control
  22. chest cavity where lungs expand and contract during breathing
  23. property of lung tissue that helps expel air during exhalation
  24. upper portion of the pharynx behind the nasal cavity
Down
  1. system that transports gases between lungs and body cells
  2. cause airflow as gases move to equalize pressure differences
  3. movement of air in and out of the lungs
  4. part of the brain that controls rate and depth of breathing
  5. phase of breathing when air is forced out of the lungs
  6. exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between lungs and blood
  7. system that supplies the body with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
  8. lung with two lobes
  9. reflex preventing overexpansion of the lungs
  10. smallest air passages in the lungs
  11. carbon dioxide monitored by the brain for breathing control
  12. tiny air sacs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged
  13. structures that vibrate to produce speech

37 Clues: lung with two lobes • lung with three lobes • openings where air enters the body • smallest air passages in the lungs • double membrane surrounding each lung • movement of air in and out of the lungs • structures that vibrate to produce speech • chamber that warms moistens and filters air • reflex preventing overexpansion of the lungs • ...

hehehhw 2024-11-03

hehehhw crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Clue: "Membrane surrounding each lung."
  2. Clue: "Muscle that contracts to allow inhalation."
  3. Clue: "Windpipe that connects the throat to the lungs."
  4. Clue: "Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs."
  5. Clue: "Primary entry point for air in the respiratory system."
  6. Muscles Clue: "Muscles between the ribs that assist with breathing."
  7. Clue: "Main organs of the respiratory system that fill with air."
  8. Clue: "To breathe out."
  9. Clue: "Gas essential for cellular respiration."
Down
  1. Clue: "Throat passage that leads to both respiratory and digestive tracts."
  2. Clue: "Relating to the lungs."
  3. Clue: "Tiny hair-like structures that filter dust in the airways."
  4. Clue: "Flap that prevents food from entering the windpipe."
  5. Dioxide Clue: "Waste gas expelled by the respiratory system."
  6. Clue: "Smaller airways that branch off from the bronchi."
  7. Clue: "Sticky substance that traps particles in the respiratory system."
  8. Clue: "To breathe in."
  9. Clue: "Process of breathing and cellular gas exchange."
  10. Clue: "Voice box located above the trachea."
  11. Clue: "Two large tubes branching from the trachea into each lung."

20 Clues: Clue: "To breathe in." • Clue: "To breathe out." • Clue: "Relating to the lungs." • Clue: "Membrane surrounding each lung." • Clue: "Voice box located above the trachea." • Clue: "Gas essential for cellular respiration." • Clue: "Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs." • Clue: "Muscle that contracts to allow inhalation." • ...

Respiratory System 2018-02-12

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. increases with exercise, body temperature, disease
  2. inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest
  3. inferior portion of the pharynx
  4. covers the surface of each lung
  5. thin curved shelves of bone in the sides of the nasal cavity
  6. cords vibrate with expelled air
  7. helps to prevent overinflation of the lungs during forceful breathing
  8. chamber shared by digestive and respiratory system
  9. contagious bacterial infection that involves the lungs
  10. volume of air still remaining in the lungs
  11. keeps the alveoli from sticking to each other
  12. causes constriction and breathing difficulty
  13. a major role in breathing
Down
  1. splits into right and left bronchi
  2. air becomes trapped, can’t exhale- forced exhalation required
  3. superior portion of the pharynx
  4. support and protect the glottis, the entrance to the trachea
  5. causes constriction and breathing difficulty
  6. lines the inside of the chest wall
  7. guardian of the airways
  8. the amount of air that enters or leaves the lungs
  9. passive process
  10. routes food and air into proper channels
  11. strengthen and protect airway
  12. movement of air in and out of the lungs
  13. support and protect the glottis, the entrance to the trachea
  14. middle portion of the pharynx
  15. the entrance to the trachea

28 Clues: passive process • guardian of the airways • a major role in breathing • the entrance to the trachea • strengthen and protect airway • middle portion of the pharynx • superior portion of the pharynx • inferior portion of the pharynx • covers the surface of each lung • cords vibrate with expelled air • splits into right and left bronchi • lines the inside of the chest wall • ...

Respiratory System 2018-02-12

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and conveying air to and from the lungs; the windpipe
  2. folds of membranous tissue that project inward from the sides of the larynx to form a slit across the glottis in the throat, and whose edges vibrate in the airstream to produce the voice.
  3. each of three thin curved shelves of bone in the sides of the nasal cavity
  4. a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.
  5. the voice box
  6. The amount of air which enters the lungs during normal inhalation at rest.
  7. the outer membrane which is attached to the inner surface of the thoracic cavity.
  8. the action of breathing.
  9. the part of the pharynx that lies between the soft palate and the hyoid bone
  10. an infectious bacterial disease characterized by the growth of nodules (tubercles) in the tissues, especially the lungs.
  11. the ring-shaped cartilage of the larynx; protects vocal cords
  12. the drawing in of breath; inhalation.
  13. lowest part of the Pharynx
  14. exhalation of breath.
  15. a substance that tends to reduce the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved.
Down
  1. a condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness.
  2. the part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the slitlike opening between them
  3. any of the minute branches into which a bronchus divides.
  4. plays a major role in breathing, as its contraction increases the volume of the thorax and so inflates the lungs.
  5. the delicate serous membrane that covers the surface of each lung
  6. the upper part of the pharynx, connecting with the nasal cavity above the soft palate.
  7. the volume of air still remaining in the lungs after the most forcible expiration possible.
  8. a large ductless gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth and development through the rate of metabolism
  9. cavity connecting oral cavity to the esophagus
  10. inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes. It typically causes bronchospasm and coughing.
  11. each of a pair of serous membranes lining the thorax and enveloping the lungs.

26 Clues: the voice box • exhalation of breath. • the action of breathing. • lowest part of the Pharynx • the drawing in of breath; inhalation. • cavity connecting oral cavity to the esophagus • any of the minute branches into which a bronchus divides. • the ring-shaped cartilage of the larynx; protects vocal cords • the delicate serous membrane that covers the surface of each lung • ...

Respiratory System 2022-03-25

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. network of tubs that conduct air into the lungs
  2. part behind the mouth that connects nose and mouth
  3. the trachea splits into two primary
  4. o2 enters the body and co2 leaves the body
  5. pathway for air to enter and exit the body
  6. two sets of heavy folds
  7. divided into three passage ways
  8. small opening to the larynx
  9. also known as the windpipe
  10. maintains a acid based balance
Down
  1. part of the pharynx behind the nasal cavity
  2. the bronchi narrows until it reachs a diameter of 1mm and they are called
  3. soft cone shaped organs
  4. connects the pharynx and the trachea
  5. tiny air sac
  6. the respiratory system protects the body from foreign invaders
  7. lined with mucus membranes
  8. tube held open by c shaped
  9. filter out air particles
  10. known as the throat

20 Clues: tiny air sac • known as the throat • soft cone shaped organs • two sets of heavy folds • filter out air particles • lined with mucus membranes • tube held open by c shaped • also known as the windpipe • small opening to the larynx • maintains a acid based balance • divided into three passage ways • the trachea splits into two primary • connects the pharynx and the trachea • ...

Respiratory System 2022-03-25

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. network of tubs that conduct air into the lungs
  2. part behind the mouth that connects nose and mouth
  3. the trachea splits into two primary
  4. o2 enters the body and co2 leaves the body
  5. pathway for air to enter and exit the body
  6. two sets of heavy folds
  7. divided into three passage ways
  8. small opening to the larynx
  9. also known as the windpipe
  10. maintains a acid based balance
Down
  1. part of the pharynx behind the nasal cavity
  2. the bronchi narrows until it reachs a diameter of 1mm and they are called
  3. soft cone shaped organs
  4. connects the pharynx and the trachea
  5. tiny air sac
  6. the respiratory system protects the body from foreign invaders
  7. lined with mucus membranes
  8. tube held open by c shaped
  9. filter out air particles
  10. known as the throat

20 Clues: tiny air sac • known as the throat • soft cone shaped organs • two sets of heavy folds • filter out air particles • lined with mucus membranes • tube held open by c shaped • also known as the windpipe • small opening to the larynx • maintains a acid based balance • divided into three passage ways • the trachea splits into two primary • connects the pharynx and the trachea • ...

Respiratory System 2022-03-17

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. function test to diagnose pulmonary disease
  2. nerve that stimulates diaphragm
  3. genetic disorder causing excessive mucus in lungs
  4. posterior to oral cavity
  5. respiratory structure
  6. respiration occuring in tissues
  7. maximum amount of air in and out
  8. normal breathing
  9. pressure within lung tissue
  10. pathologic enlarged alveoli
  11. muscle constricting trachea
  12. dictates that low pH and high PCO2 looses more O2
  13. CO2 bound to Hb
  14. says pressure equal to percentage
  15. more soluble gas
  16. tendancy to recoil
Down
  1. cancer originating from glands
  2. air trapped in conduits
  3. said dissolution = partial pressure
  4. enzyme in RBC makes H2CO3
  5. decreases surface tension
  6. alveolar cells that produce surfactant
  7. temporary cessation of breathing during sleep
  8. lightens skull
  9. the true vocal cords
  10. inferior aspect of lung
  11. cell type in bronchus
  12. extends to just above soft palate
  13. low blood CO2
  14. number of left lobes
  15. normal quiet breathing
  16. transport form of CO2

32 Clues: low blood CO2 • lightens skull • CO2 bound to Hb • normal breathing • more soluble gas • tendancy to recoil • the true vocal cords • number of left lobes • respiratory structure • cell type in bronchus • transport form of CO2 • normal quiet breathing • air trapped in conduits • inferior aspect of lung • posterior to oral cavity • enzyme in RBC makes H2CO3 • decreases surface tension • ...

Respiratory System 2022-02-22

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. smaller tubes inside of the lungs that branch off of the bronchi
  2. tubes inside of the lungs
  3. breathing apparatus
  4. small flap in the back of the throat that covers the opening to the trachea when eating
  5. air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange happens
  6. the muscle that helps us breathe
  7. tiny blood vessels that move oxygen and nutrients through the blood stream
  8. the part
  9. act of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide
  10. what the sinuses, nose, and throat do to air
  11. produced in sinuses to help moisten the air
  12. occurs in the lungs
  13. scientific name for the throat
Down
  1. the gas we need to live; we breathe it in
  2. what we exhale
  3. breathing and eating apparatus
  4. blood vessels that carry de-oxygenated blood
  5. the type of blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood
  6. what carries the oxygen to all parts of the body
  7. sinuses in the head behind and around the nose that are used to filter, moisten, and warm the air as well as lightening up the skull
  8. voice box
  9. what happens to gases you do not use
  10. main respiratory organs
  11. windpipe
  12. little hair like appendages in the lungs

25 Clues: the part • windpipe • voice box • what we exhale • breathing apparatus • occurs in the lungs • main respiratory organs • tubes inside of the lungs • breathing and eating apparatus • scientific name for the throat • the muscle that helps us breathe • what happens to gases you do not use • little hair like appendages in the lungs • the gas we need to live; we breathe it in • ...

Respiratory System 2022-03-31

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. passive phase of ventilation
  2. active phase of ventilation
  3. paired cone shaped organs
  4. space between the vocal cords
  5. Primary function of respiratory system
  6. in the mucus this helps kill bacteria
  7. produces ATP
  8. smallest conducting airways
  9. normal alveoli are lined with this
  10. voicebox
  11. windpipe
  12. absent respiration
Down
  1. manner in which air enters exits the lungs
  2. located in the medulla oblongata
  3. fibrous connective tissue builds up in lungs
  4. filters,warms,moistens air
  5. only about 500ml of air moves in and out
  6. maximum volume being moved in and out
  7. funnel shaped passageway
  8. faster than normal respiration

20 Clues: voicebox • windpipe • produces ATP • absent respiration • funnel shaped passageway • paired cone shaped organs • filters,warms,moistens air • active phase of ventilation • smallest conducting airways • passive phase of ventilation • space between the vocal cords • faster than normal respiration • located in the medulla oblongata • normal alveoli are lined with this • ...

Respiratory System 2013-07-22

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. inflammation of the bronchi
  2. ability to breathe only in upright position
  3. inflammation of pleura
  4. coughing up and spitting out blood
  5. air in the pleural cavity
  6. small projection hanging from the back
  7. coughing up and spitting out of material from lungs
  8. difficulty breathing
  9. a lidlike structure that covers the larynx during swallowing
  10. happens before death, unsteady breathing patterns
  11. nosebleed
  12. throat, passageway for food and air
  13. muscular partition that seperates chest cavity from abdominal cavity
  14. functional tissues of any organ
  15. windpipe, passageway for air, carina splits into left and right bronchus
  16. slow breathing
  17. heart, esophagus, trachea, and thymus gland
  18. voice box, contains vocal cords
  19. lymphatic tissue on the back of the pharynx behind the nose
  20. normal breathing
  21. hoarseness
Down
  1. shallow breathing
  2. deep breathing
  3. progressively smaller tubular branches of the airways
  4. roof of the mouth
  5. air filled sacs in the skull
  6. material expelled from lungs by coughing
  7. air and blood in pleural cavity
  8. opening between the vocal cords in the larynx
  9. bluish coloration of the skin
  10. collapse of lung tissue
  11. oval lymphatic tissues on each side of the pharynx
  12. fast breathing
  13. hairlike processes from the surface of epithelial cells, move mucus cell secretions upward
  14. excessive level of CO2 in blood
  15. accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity
  16. blood in pleural cavity
  17. "seal bark" cough
  18. membranes enclosing the lung
  19. thin-walled microscopic air sacs that exchange gases
  20. deficient amount of O2 in tissue cells

41 Clues: nosebleed • hoarseness • deep breathing • fast breathing • slow breathing • normal breathing • shallow breathing • roof of the mouth • "seal bark" cough • difficulty breathing • inflammation of pleura • collapse of lung tissue • blood in pleural cavity • air in the pleural cavity • inflammation of the bronchi • air filled sacs in the skull • membranes enclosing the lung • ...

Respiratory System 2013-11-19

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Voice production and air passageway
  2. Allows for air passage between vocal chords
  3. Produce serous fluid to allow smoother respiration process (2 words)
  4. Branching air passages in the lungs
  5. Food and air may pass through, accommodates increased friction and chemical trauma
  6. Serves only as an air passageway
  7. Ring shaped, provides attachments for muscles, cartilage, and ligaments
  8. Guards the airways
  9. The main site of gas exchange
  10. Passageway for air and food
Down
  1. Passageway for food and air, below oropharynx
  2. Helps conduct air to lungs (2 words)
  3. Location of smell receptors
  4. Air passage that warms and cleans and moistens air entering the body
  5. Commands unconscious body processes (2 words)
  6. Location of respiratory passages smaller than main bronchi
  7. Minimize amount of moisture and heat lost by breathing, allow for increased air turbulence
  8. Propels food
  9. Shield-shaped, produces hormones that regulate parts of the body
  10. Prevents food from entering the nasal cavity and helps with chewing and swallowing (soft)

20 Clues: Propels food • Guards the airways • Location of smell receptors • Passageway for air and food • The main site of gas exchange • Serves only as an air passageway • Voice production and air passageway • Branching air passages in the lungs • Helps conduct air to lungs (2 words) • Allows for air passage between vocal chords • Passageway for food and air, below oropharynx • ...

Respiratory System 2013-11-17

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Part of the lungs that actually fill with air
  2. _____ glands protect the alveoli from particles that were inhaled
  3. The ______ network bed allows for exchange to happen in each alveolar sac
  4. This connects the nasal cavity and mouth superiorly to the larynx and esophagus inferiorly
  5. _____ cells produce mucous
  6. Type ___ cells produce surfactant, which allows alveoli to inflate and hold air
  7. Alveolar ____ connect adjacent alveoli, allowing air pressure throughout the lung to be equalized and providing alternate air routes to any alveoli whose bronchi have collapsed due to disease
  8. The main functions of the __________ system are gas exchange between air and lungs, gas exchange between blood and tissue, moving air to exchange regions, protection of respiratory surfaces, communication, and olfactory sense
  9. The voice box; Its two main tasks are to provide an open airway and to act as a switching mechanism to route air and food into the proper channels
  10. The main passageway into the lungs
  11. Provides an airway for respiration, moistens and warms entering air, filters and cleans inspired air, serves as a resonating chamber for speech, and houses the olfactory receptors
Down
  1. The windpipe; Allows the esophagus to stretch when a large bite is taken
  2. The muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the lower abdominopelvic cavity; when contracted pulls down on the pleura to alter the pressure in the thoracic cavity
  3. Prevents food and drink from going down the airway
  4. Tiny, hairlike projections embedded into the walls of the epithelial cells in the respiratory tract for filtration
  5. Paranasal ______ lighten the skull and together with the nasal cavity they warm and moisten the air
  6. Membrane surrounding the lungs that acts like a vacuum seal; When the diaphragm contracts, it pulls down on this membrane to increase the volume in the thoracic cavity
  7. _____ bronchioles have the ability to undergo bronchiomotion; Terminate the bronchi
  8. Respiratory ______ respirate the alveoli; Bring air into the air sacs
  9. All of the tissue that exists outside of the alveoli to hold the capillaries tightly to the outside of the alveolar sacs

20 Clues: _____ cells produce mucous • The main passageway into the lungs • Part of the lungs that actually fill with air • Prevents food and drink from going down the airway • _____ glands protect the alveoli from particles that were inhaled • Respiratory ______ respirate the alveoli; Bring air into the air sacs • ...

Respiratory System 2013-12-10

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) of horses
  2. The trachea and main bronchi are ringed with
  3. Pleura tissue that lines chest wall.
  4. The wall of the alveoli contain.
  5. Carbon ______ By-product of burning fossil fuels
  6. Accumulation of pus in the thorax due to an infection of the pleural cavity
  7. The respiratory system is most important & efficient body system for maintaining acid-base ___________
  8. clinically refers to an artificial opening created in the trachea with apparatus
  9. The process of taking air into the lungs.
  10. a deficiency of oxygen reaching the tissues of the body
Down
  1. absence of breathing
  2. Volume of air that can’t be expired
  3. clinically refers to a surgical procedure in which in incision is made into the trachea
  4. Presence of air within their chest cavity; however, this air is outside of the lungs.
  5. Tidal volume + inspiratory reserve volume + expiratory reserve volume = _________capacity.
  6. Part of the respiratory system that is the common opening in the back of the mouth that is used for air exchange & swallowing.
  7. Firm cartilage structure at the opening to the major airways which allows animals to make sounds
  8. clinically refers to “collapse” of the lungs
  9. Achondral airway that leads to alveolar ducts.
  10. Hemoglobin binds with oxygen
  11. inflammation of the nose
  12. Large portion of CO2 is combined with water in plasma creating _________acid
  13. Volume of air moved during a complete respiratory motion

23 Clues: absence of breathing • inflammation of the nose • Hemoglobin binds with oxygen • The wall of the alveoli contain. • Volume of air that can’t be expired • Pleura tissue that lines chest wall. • The process of taking air into the lungs. • The trachea and main bronchi are ringed with • clinically refers to “collapse” of the lungs • ...

Respiratory System 2014-04-25

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. High-pitched whistling breath sounds
  2. Procedure where oxygen is administered to a patient to relieve or prevent hypoxia
  3. Lower respiratory disorder
  4. Patients with acute asthma exacerbations are given THESE systemically for rapid effectiveness
  5. Inflammatory disorder of the airway walls associated with varying amount of airway obstruction
  6. Respiration organ
  7. Increase in respiratory rate, resulting in excess amounts of carbon dioxide elimination
  8. Prevents a histamine response
  9. Loosen bronchial secretions
  10. Sudden audible expulsion of air
  11. Beta-adrenergic drug for asthma
Down
  1. Decreased arterial oxygen level in the blood
  2. Stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors, producing vascular constriction
  3. Lung disease caused by cigarette smoking
  4. Abnormal high-pitched musical breath sounds
  5. Brief popping lung sounds
  6. Drugs used to treat COPD and asthma
  7. Sensation of breathlessness as perceived by the patient
  8. Most prevalent upper respiratory infection
  9. Inflammation of the mucous lining in the nose
  10. Medical device used to deliver medication into the lungs by puffing
  11. Suppresses the cough reflex
  12. Also known as bronchoconstriction
  13. Changes medication from liquid to mist to be inhaled
  14. Inflammation of the mucous membranes of one or more of the sinuses
  15. Act to liquify and loosen thick mucous secretions
  16. Bloody sputum
  17. Transport of oxygen from outside to cells within tissues
  18. Coarse rattling respiratory sound

29 Clues: Bloody sputum • Respiration organ • Brief popping lung sounds • Lower respiratory disorder • Suppresses the cough reflex • Loosen bronchial secretions • Prevents a histamine response • Sudden audible expulsion of air • Beta-adrenergic drug for asthma • Also known as bronchoconstriction • Coarse rattling respiratory sound • Drugs used to treat COPD and asthma • ...

Respiratory system 2013-05-03

Respiratory system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. are blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart
  2. an anatomical structure of the heart
  3. is the iron-containing oxygen-transport metalloprotein in the red blood cells of all vertebrates
  4. carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
  5. represents the tactile arterial palpation of the heartbeat by trained fingertips
  6. part of the electrical control system of the heart that coordinates the top of the heart
  7. a very small blood vessel in the microcirculation that allows blood to return from the capillary beds to the larger blood vessels called veins
  8. the impulse-generating (pacemaker) tissue located in the right atrium of the heart
  9. a term describing the contraction of the heart
  10. is a wall, dividing a cavity or structure into smaller ones
  11. are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
Down
  1. the pumping chambers of the heart
  2. is the largest artery in the human body.
  3. are large blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
  4. is the period of time when the heart refills with blood after systole
  5. is on the right dorsal side of the mammalian heart, between the right atrium and the right ventricle
  6. the large vein that carries de-oxygenated blood from the lower half of the body into the right atrium of the heart.
  7. the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, and is one of the principal vital signs.
  8. carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart's right atrium.
  9. the smallest of a body's blood vessels and are parts of the microcirculation
  10. a small diameter blood vessel in the microcirculation that extends and branches out from an artery and leads to capillaries
  11. are the most common cardiac valvular anomaly

22 Clues: the pumping chambers of the heart • an anatomical structure of the heart • is the largest artery in the human body. • are the most common cardiac valvular anomaly • a term describing the contraction of the heart • are blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart • are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart • ...

Respiratory System 2013-01-30

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. allows you to look in the airways of the lungs
  2. test used to see if you have a mycobacterium infection
  3. pus in the pleural cavity
  4. loss of voice
  5. procedure that removes fluid from the pleura
  6. purified protein derivative
  7. to remove by aspiration
  8. respiratory system infection that involves the larynx, trachea, and bronchioles
  9. disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell or narrow
  10. measures the amount of oxygen in the blood
  11. low to no oxygen
  12. spasms of the larynx
  13. bleeding from the nose
  14. collapsed part of the lung
Down
  1. pain in the chest
  2. inflammation of the tissue that covers the trachea
  3. blockage in the main artery of the lung or in one of its branches
  4. orginates in a hospital or in a hospital-like setting
  5. infection of the lungs and skin characterized by sputum and nodules
  6. disorders of the voice
  7. abnormal build up of fluid in the airsacs of the lungs
  8. hernia in the diaphragm
  9. profuse nosebleed
  10. most common lung disease; makes it hard to breathe
  11. inflammation in the lining of the chest and lungs

25 Clues: loss of voice • low to no oxygen • pain in the chest • profuse nosebleed • spasms of the larynx • disorders of the voice • bleeding from the nose • to remove by aspiration • hernia in the diaphragm • pus in the pleural cavity • collapsed part of the lung • purified protein derivative • measures the amount of oxygen in the blood • procedure that removes fluid from the pleura • ...

Respiratory System 2013-01-31

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. involving constriction of the airways and difficulty or discomfort in breathing.
  2. chest pain
  3. partial or complete collapse of the lungs
  4. purified protein derivative of tuberculin
  5. inflammation of the larynx and trachea and bronchial passageways
  6. loss of voice
  7. A respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing
  8. a condition characterized by an absence of oxygen supply to an organ or a tissue
  9. A fiber-optic cable that is passed into the windpipe in order to view the bronchi
  10. acid-fast bacillus
  11. characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing.
Down
  1. nosebleed
  2. inflammation of the pleura
  3. fluid accumulation in the lungs
  4. (a sound) with an exhalation of breath
  5. blockage of the pulmonary artery by foreign matter or by a blood clot.
  6. diagphragmatic hernia
  7. difficult or labored breathing
  8. (nos-uh-KOH-mee-uhl), are infections that are a result of treatment in a hospital or a healthcare service unit....
  9. measuring instrument that measures the oxygen in arterial blood
  10. infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules.
  11. a closure of the larynx that blocks the passage of air to the lungs
  12. a profuse nosebleed
  13. accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity

24 Clues: nosebleed • chest pain • loss of voice • acid-fast bacillus • a profuse nosebleed • diagphragmatic hernia • inflammation of the pleura • difficult or labored breathing • fluid accumulation in the lungs • (a sound) with an exhalation of breath • partial or complete collapse of the lungs • purified protein derivative of tuberculin • accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity • ...

Respiratory System 2013-03-02

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Respiration involves inhalation & __________.
  2. The respiratory system is divided into the _____ respiratory tract and the lower respiratory tract.
  3. The right lung has _____ lobes.
  4. Breathing In
  5. During inhalation the epiglottis lifts up so that air passes over the larynx and into the _______
  6. The bronchus enters the lung and further divides into small branches called ___________.
  7. Look like small clusters of grapes.
  8. Eventually, the bronchioles and end in tiny air sacs with a single cell layer.
Down
  1. Lungs are separated from the abdominal cavity by a muscle called the _________.
  2. Breathing out
  3. ___________ brings oxygen into the lungs and eliminates Co2
  4. Another name for trachea.
  5. Every Cell Needs This To Survive
  6. The epiglottis prevents _________ from entering the airway during swallowing.
  7. Another name for the pharynx.
  8. Air enters the nose and passes into the ______.
  9. Alveoli are surrounded by theses.
  10. A piece of cartilage acts like a lid over the larynx.
  11. Each lung is covered by a two-layered sac called.
  12. The voice box.
  13. These are spongy tissues filled with alveoli, blood vessels, and nerves.

21 Clues: Breathing In • Breathing out • The voice box. • Another name for trachea. • Another name for the pharynx. • The right lung has _____ lobes. • Every Cell Needs This To Survive • Alveoli are surrounded by theses. • Look like small clusters of grapes. • Respiration involves inhalation & __________. • Air enters the nose and passes into the ______. • ...

Respiratory System 2015-04-23

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. lung diseases that block airflow and make it hard to breathe
  2. normal volume of displaced air withing inhalation and exhalation
  3. serous membrane of the lungs
  4. a box that holds the vocal chords
  5. failure of the lungs to perform properly
  6. inflammation of the bronchial tubes
  7. inhalation
  8. the smallest blood vessels for circulation
  9. respiratory minute volume, the total volume of gas per minute inspired or expired in liters per minute
  10. cavities within bone or tissue
  11. spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing
  12. a tool to measure the amount of inhaled and exhaled air
  13. sleep disorder where breathing stops and starts
Down
  1. exchange of gases of the external environment
  2. exhaling
  3. cells breaking down sugars for energy
  4. the amount of air left in the lungs after exhalation
  5. abdominal thrusts to dislodge a throat blockage
  6. inflammation of lung tissue
  7. a small cavity
  8. a seperator of the thorax and the abdomen
  9. infection inflaming the air sacs of the lungs
  10. the highest amount of air that can be exhaled after inhalation
  11. windpipe
  12. main passageway to the lungs

25 Clues: exhaling • windpipe • inhalation • a small cavity • inflammation of lung tissue • serous membrane of the lungs • main passageway to the lungs • cavities within bone or tissue • a box that holds the vocal chords • inflammation of the bronchial tubes • cells breaking down sugars for energy • failure of the lungs to perform properly • a seperator of the thorax and the abdomen • ...

Respiratory System 2015-03-18

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the act of taking air into the lungs and expelling waste gases from the lungs
  2. plant structure through which a plant "breathes"
  3. a flap if tissue that covers the windpipe to keep food and water from entering it
  4. the life process by which energy is released by cells
  5. the back of the throat; connects the mouth with the windpipe
  6. the breathing apparatus for fish and tadpoles
  7. tiny holes on the abdomen of insects through which they breathe
  8. that part of the throat that contains the voice box
  9. the muscle that contracts and relaxes thereby causing one to inhale and exhale
  10. scientific name for the windpipe
  11. the main organ of the respiratory system
Down
  1. vibrations of these result in sound or speech
  2. of theses result in sound or speech
  3. the most abundant gas in the air we breathe
  4. gas that is exhaled by mammals as part of respiration
  5. main branch of the respiratory tract leading into the lungs
  6. microscopic hair-like structures in the respiratory tract
  7. the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach
  8. tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbonxdioxide are exchanged
  9. a sticky substance that lines the respiratory tract
  10. given off as a waste product by green plants; essential for our survival

21 Clues: scientific name for the windpipe • of theses result in sound or speech • the main organ of the respiratory system • the most abundant gas in the air we breathe • vibrations of these result in sound or speech • the breathing apparatus for fish and tadpoles • plant structure through which a plant "breathes" • that part of the throat that contains the voice box • ...

Respiratory system 2015-03-09

Respiratory system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Lack of the sense of smell
  2. narrowing of the trachea
  3. narrowing
  4. study of the lungs
  5. Inflammation of the nasal cavity
  6. Paralysis of the muscles controlling the larynx
  7. surgical repair
  8. cough
  9. pain
  10. breathing too slowly
  11. Inflammation of a bronchus
  12. Term that means insufficient breathing
  13. condition of receiving an insufficient amount of oxygen from inhaled air
  14. fungus
Down
  1. chest
  2. dilated bronchus
  3. commonly called the common cold
  4. carbon dioxide
  5. Nosebleed
  6. abnormal, difficult
  7. pertaining to the pharynx
  8. Suffix that means breathing
  9. Term that means without breathing
  10. A runny nose
  11. straight

25 Clues: pain • chest • cough • fungus • straight • narrowing • Nosebleed • A runny nose • carbon dioxide • surgical repair • dilated bronchus • study of the lungs • abnormal, difficult • breathing too slowly • narrowing of the trachea • pertaining to the pharynx • Lack of the sense of smell • Inflammation of a bronchus • Suffix that means breathing • commonly called the common cold • ...

Respiratory System 2015-07-25

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. loss of voice
  2. intermittent involuntary contractions of the diaphragm
  3. expulsion of air to clear the respiratory tract
  4. rapid shallow breathing
  5. another name for nostrils
  6. exchange of gases between blood and tissues
  7. laboured or difficult breathing
  8. primary organ of respiration
  9. inflammation of the bronchial mucosa
  10. exhalation
  11. nerve that carries impulses to the diaphragm
  12. absence of normal breathing
  13. site of gas exchange in the lungs
  14. mechanical action of inhaling and exhaling
  15. allergic rhinitis
  16. air filled cavity in the skull
Down
  1. chronic inflammatory disorder
  2. connects larynx to bronchi
  3. exchanges with carbon dioxide
  4. exchange of gases between lungs and blood
  5. fast breathing
  6. sense of smell
  7. ridges in the upper portion of the nasal cavity
  8. inflammation of the pharynx
  9. inflammation of the sinuses
  10. voice box
  11. structure that closes the trachea during swallowing
  12. main muscle of respiration
  13. lung infection
  14. slow breathing
  15. involuntary expulsion of air through the nose and mouth
  16. throat
  17. nasal hairs that trap particles
  18. deep inhalation, opening mouth wide
  19. nose bleed
  20. grooved passageway

36 Clues: throat • voice box • exhalation • nose bleed • loss of voice • fast breathing • sense of smell • lung infection • slow breathing • allergic rhinitis • grooved passageway • rapid shallow breathing • another name for nostrils • connects larynx to bronchi • main muscle of respiration • inflammation of the pharynx • inflammation of the sinuses • absence of normal breathing • primary organ of respiration • ...

Respiratory System! 2016-05-21

Respiratory System! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Tissue that covers the outside of the lungs
  2. How elastic the lungs can be
  3. Expiratory + tidal + residual volumes
  4. One way air can enter the body (2 words)
  5. strong muscle that signifies the bottom of the thoracic cavity
  6. Voice box
  7. Fish use them to breathe
  8. Air moves through the nasal canal towards the lungs
  9. Molecule in red blood cells that oxygen attaches to
  10. ____ Volume. A regular breath
  11. Air moves through the nasal canal away from the lungs
  12. Connects the trachea to the bronchiole
Down
  1. Splits into larynx & esophagus
  2. _____ Volume. Air left in the lungs, even after a deep breath
  3. _____ Volume. Little bit of extra air after exhalation. (2 words)
  4. Connects the bronchus to the alveolar sacs
  5. Has the consistency of detergent. Lowers surface tension in the alveoli
  6. Traps dust, dirt, and other particulates
  7. Passage for air into the bronchi
  8. Where gas exchange occurs
  9. In mucus

21 Clues: In mucus • Voice box • Fish use them to breathe • Where gas exchange occurs • How elastic the lungs can be • ____ Volume. A regular breath • Splits into larynx & esophagus • Passage for air into the bronchi • Expiratory + tidal + residual volumes • Connects the trachea to the bronchiole • One way air can enter the body (2 words) • Traps dust, dirt, and other particulates • ...

Respiratory System 2023-03-06

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This part of the upper respiratory tract is called the "gatekeeper" to the entrance of the trachea and the "voice box":
  2. Gas exchange occurs here.
  3. When the diaphragm _____, thoracic volume increases.
  4. The _____ is the structure that closes shut during swallowing to ensure ingested material doesn't enter the trachea.
  5. The pressure of the _____ space is slightly lower than the pressure within the lungs in order to keep the lungs inflated.
  6. The _____ muscle affects the diameter of the trachea.
  7. The _____ is the muscle situated at the bottom of the thoracic cavity that is responsible for inhalation and exhalation.
  8. Respiration brings _____ to cells.
  9. _____ respiration involves gas exchange between blood and cells within tissues.
  10. The fluid covering the alveoli contains _____, which reduces surface tension and prevents collapse.
  11. _____ are small finger-like projections on the nasal epithelial cells that trap and move particles covered in mucus.
  12. The trachea divides into the right and left primary _____, which branch out to form secondary and tertiary structures.
  13. Inspiration is an example of the body creating _____ pressure.
  14. When the tertiary bronchi further divide into airways less than 1mm in diameter, they become _____.
  15. The only point where the lungs are physically connected to the rest of the body is called the _____.
Down
  1. When the diaphragm _____, thoracic volume decreases.
  2. _____ are air-filled cavities within cranial bones that communicate with the nasal cavity.
  3. Respiration brings _____ away from cells. (2 words)
  4. _____ respiration involves gas exchange between the air and blood in the pulmonary capillaries.
  5. The _____ epithelium contains the sensory endings of cells responsible for smell.
  6. Nasal _____ are thin, scroll-like bones covered with nasal epithelium.
  7. The nostril openings are also called _____.
  8. The mucus-producing cells in the nasal epithelium are called _____ cells.
  9. The _____ lines the thoracic cavity and is well lubricated to allow the lungs to move easily.
  10. When particles are trapped in the nasal passages in mucus, the _____ apparatus moves the particles caudally to the pharynx.
  11. The soft, membrane-lined cavity between the nose/mouth and the esophagus is called the _____.
  12. The nasal epithelium is classified as _____ epithelium.
  13. When the concentration of carbon dioxide increases in the blood, the pH _____.
  14. Which type of cartilage makes up the Adam's apple?
  15. Respiratory _____ occurs when the respiratory system removes too much carbon dioxide which increases the pH of the blood.
  16. Respiratory _____ occurs when too much carbon dioxide accumulates in the blood and the pH decreases.
  17. What is the actual name of the tube-like structure we refer to when talking about the "airway"?
  18. This ring-like type of cartilage is associated with the trachea and maintains the structure and opening of the airway.

33 Clues: Gas exchange occurs here. • Respiration brings _____ to cells. • The nostril openings are also called _____. • Which type of cartilage makes up the Adam's apple? • Respiration brings _____ away from cells. (2 words) • When the diaphragm _____, thoracic volume decreases. • When the diaphragm _____, thoracic volume increases. • ...

Respiratory System 2023-02-21

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the process in which oxygen diffuses into the blood stream from the alveoli
  2. destroys your respiratory protective systems
  3. a poisonous gas that blocks the transport of oxygen by hemoglobin in the blood.
  4. contains a number of compounds that have been shown to cause cancer
  5. tiny air sacs at the end of bronchioles
  6. a flap of tissue that covers the trachea
  7. performs as a passageway for both air and food, aka the throat
  8. the smallest subdivision of the bronchus
  9. The lungs are sealed in two sacs called _________
  10. two large passageways in the chest cavity
Down
  1. a large flat muscle at the bottom of the chest cavity
  2. collects dust and moistens air
  3. the loss of elasticity in tissues in the lungs
  4. in __________ the bronchi become swollen and clogged with mucus
  5. stimulant drug that increases heart rate and blood pressure
  6. pink, spongy organs in your chest
  7. takes in air
  8. the function of the _________ is to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide using blood,the air, and tissues
  9. the part of the brain that controls breathing
  10. increases the oxygen carrying capacity
  11. a disease you can get from smoking that dangerously spreads
  12. aka the windpipe
  13. the _______ sweeps the dust and mucus up toward the pharynx
  14. contains vocal chords

24 Clues: takes in air • aka the windpipe • contains vocal chords • collects dust and moistens air • pink, spongy organs in your chest • increases the oxygen carrying capacity • tiny air sacs at the end of bronchioles • a flap of tissue that covers the trachea • the smallest subdivision of the bronchus • two large passageways in the chest cavity • ...

Respiratory System 2023-05-03

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when air is flowing out of the lungs
  2. the narrow superior portion of each lung
  3. when air is flowing into the lungs
  4. three mucosa-covered projections in the lateral walls of the nasal cavity
  5. the main organs of the respiratory system
  6. the major function of the respiratory system that occurs in four distinct events
  7. difficult or labored breathing
  8. when the pharyngeal tonsil becomes inflamed and swollen
  9. a lethal genetic disease that causes oversecretion of thick mucus that clogs passages and increases infection risk
  10. when inadequate oxygen delivery to body tissues occurs
Down
  1. routes air and plays a role in speech
  2. normal quite breathing
  3. commonly called the wind-pipe
  4. commonly called the throat
  5. a spoon-shaped flap of elastic cartilage
  6. an increase in the rate and depth of breathing that exceeds the body's need to remove carbon dioxide
  7. a nasal cavity that causes sinus inflammation
  8. cessation of breathing
  9. the terminal bronchiole lead into these air-sacs
  10. clusters of lymphatic tissues

20 Clues: normal quite breathing • cessation of breathing • commonly called the throat • commonly called the wind-pipe • clusters of lymphatic tissues • difficult or labored breathing • when air is flowing into the lungs • when air is flowing out of the lungs • routes air and plays a role in speech • the narrow superior portion of each lung • a spoon-shaped flap of elastic cartilage • ...

Respiratory System 2017-02-23

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a tube that connects the trachea to the lung
  2. if we do not cough out mucus, then it is ________________.
  3. tube that leads to the stomach
  4. help our thorax to expand
  5. this side of your lung is bigger
  6. membrane prevents friction with other organs
  7. has a dome shape when relaxed
  8. prevents food from travelling down the esophagus
  9. voice box
  10. its outer surface is made of cartilage
  11. inhaled air is rich in this gas
  12. Catches microbes
Down
  1. you breath through this when you are sick
  2. during inhalation, the diaphragm____________
  3. structure that protects our lungs
  4. this is where the gas exchange happens
  5. during inhalation, the lung __________ in volume
  6. tiny blood vessels
  7. enters here
  8. the act of breathing in and out
  9. exhaled air is rich in this gas
  10. warms and moistens the air
  11. the organ of the respiratory system
  12. the throat
  13. allows for the exchange of gases, from high to low
  14. hair-like structures in the trachea
  15. your heart is found on this side of your body

27 Clues: voice box • the throat • enters here • Catches microbes • tiny blood vessels • help our thorax to expand • warms and moistens the air • has a dome shape when relaxed • tube that leads to the stomach • the act of breathing in and out • exhaled air is rich in this gas • inhaled air is rich in this gas • this side of your lung is bigger • structure that protects our lungs • ...

Respiratory System 2017-04-03

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The long tube that leads to your lungs
  2. A type of respiration that contains the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and cells of the body
  3. The taking of air into the body through the nose or mouth
  4. A type of respiration that contains the movement of oxygen into the body and releasing carbon dioxide
  5. The system made up of tissues and organs that allow oxygen to enter the body and carbon dioxide to leave it
  6. The grape like sac at the end of the bronchioles
  7. The primary organs of respiration in humans
  8. The flap of tissue that prevents food and water from going into the lungs when you swallow
  9. The tubes that pass air from the trachea into the lungs
Down
  1. The pushing of air out of the body through the nose or mouth
  2. A liquid waste product of cellular respiration
  3. `The Long tube behind the nasal cavity in which food and air pass through
  4. The Adam's apple found just below the pharynx
  5. The smallest of a body's blood vessels that line the walls of the alveoli
  6. The Sheet of muscle that spreads across the bottom of the ribcage
  7. A gas waste product of cellular respiration
  8. The process that allows oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to move out of the blood
  9. The process of getting oxygen into the body and releasing carbon dioxide
  10. Another name for the larynx
  11. The thing that the nasal cavity filters, warms, and moistens

20 Clues: Another name for the larynx • The long tube that leads to your lungs • A gas waste product of cellular respiration • The primary organs of respiration in humans • The Adam's apple found just below the pharynx • A liquid waste product of cellular respiration • The grape like sac at the end of the bronchioles • The tubes that pass air from the trachea into the lungs • ...

Respiratory System 2020-02-13

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cartilage/cartilage surrounding this area "Adams Apple."
  2. Cavity/two air-filled cavities in the bones of the face that are lined by mucous membranes
  3. through which air, food and liquid travels through.
  4. tiny airway braches where are air flows from the bronchi.
  5. Respiratory Tract/responsible for the inhalation and humidification of air.
  6. through which air passes; pharyngeal tonsils and the eustachian tubes.
  7. cavity between the left and right lungs.
  8. gas exchange at the cellular and tissue levels.
  9. Pleura/serous membrane that encases and protects the lungs.
  10. Cord/mucous membrane folds in the larynx that moves and produce sound.
  11. Region/charge of warming and humidifying the air that travels through it.
Down
  1. between the vocal cords.
  2. Region/sense of smell and taste are connected to this region.
  3. Region/contains coarse hair that act as a fist line of defense against infection.
  4. and lingual tonsils are located here.
  5. the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the cells of the body.
  6. in.
  7. of semi rigid plates made up cartilage and connected by muscles and ligament.
  8. Pleura/lines the thoracic cavity and upper side of the diaphragm.
  9. continues to the trachea. and food or liquid that is swallowed enters the esophagus.

20 Clues: in. • between the vocal cords. • and lingual tonsils are located here. • cavity between the left and right lungs. • gas exchange at the cellular and tissue levels. • through which air, food and liquid travels through. • Cartilage/cartilage surrounding this area "Adams Apple." • tiny airway braches where are air flows from the bronchi. • ...

Respiratory System 2020-04-15

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Low blood iron results in this condition that may leave you feeling tired.
  2. This mean to add moisture to the air.
  3. The sensation of smell is known as_____.
  4. Also known as the voice box
  5. Noises heard in the lungs are called __________________.
  6. Groups of neurons that are specialized to respond to blood pressure changes are called ______________________.
  7. An increased thoracic pressure results in ___________.
  8. The term used to describe rapid breathing.
  9. Inspiration occurs as the movement of the chest and diaphragm result in a ____________ thoracic pressure.
  10. One of the 4 possible causes of pneumonia.
  11. Another name for the common cold.
  12. The exchange of gases between the alveoli and the blood of the lungs.
  13. Another name for the nostrils is the ___________.
  14. Type II pneumocytes produce this substance.
  15. Hemoglobin has the highest affinity for this gas.
  16. This disease results from ruptured alveoli, resulting in a decrased surface area for external gas exhange.
  17. Normal, quiet breathing in known as_________.
  18. 90% of the alveolar cells are ____________ pneumocytes.
  19. As this increases the hemoglobin molecules can carry more oxygen.
  20. The movement of gases between the lungs and the tissues of the body is referred to as ______ _______________.
  21. Gases move between the lungs and the blood or the blood and the tissues of the body because of _____________.
  22. The respiratory system uses this substance to trap particles, cells and debris that wind up in the bronchial tubes.
  23. 1.5% of the oxygen travels as a _____________ gas in your blood.
  24. The wind pipe.
Down
  1. The common opening for the digestive and respiratory system is the ______________.
  2. The site of gas exchange.
  3. These structures, which are located on cells, sweep debris and foreign material out of the respirtory tract.
  4. The molecule that carries most of the oxygen to the body tissues.
  5. The exchange of gases between the blood and the tissue cells of the body.
  6. Located superior to the soft palate and the adenoids are found here.
  7. ______ ________________ only 25% of your available oxygen will enter your tissue cells.
  8. This nerve helps to control the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles.
  9. This type of blood returns to your lungs after internal respiration has occurred.
  10. _____________ of the smooth muscle of the bronchial tubes may result in an asthma attack.
  11. The nose, nasal cavity and pharynx are all part of the __________ respiratory tract.
  12. Smallest tubes of the tracheobronchial tree.
  13. The most common infectious cause of death in the U.S.
  14. Groups of neurons that are specialized to respond to, "read", the chemical levels of your body.
  15. Also known as breathing.
  16. System of the body that is responsible for the exchange of gases btween the environment and living cells.
  17. Painful or difficult breathing is called ______________.
  18. This neural center of the brain helps to smooth out the basic breathing rate.
  19. A common passage for air, food, and drink, also the location of the lingual tonsils.
  20. Percent of carbon dioxide that is carried by the hemoglobin molecule.
  21. The larynx, trachea, lungs, and _________ are all part of the lower respiratory tract.
  22. Carbon dioxide will be converted to this in red blood cells.
  23. The cartilage that are located in the trachea are described as____________.
  24. The measure of how much force is required to fill and empty the lungs.
  25. The technical name for a collasped lung.
  26. The Hering-Breuer reflexes are design to respond to signals from the ___________ receptors of the lungs.
  27. This neural center of the brain sets the basic rhythm of breathing.
  28. The element that oxygen binds to in the hemglobin molecule.
  29. The right lung has _______ lobes.

53 Clues: The wind pipe. • Also known as breathing. • The site of gas exchange. • Also known as the voice box • Another name for the common cold. • The right lung has _______ lobes. • This mean to add moisture to the air. • The sensation of smell is known as_____. • The technical name for a collasped lung. • The term used to describe rapid breathing. • ...

Respiratory System 2020-05-05

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. greatest volume of air that can be inhaled
  2. number of connections to the lung tissue
  3. where the alveoil become filled with fluid
  4. inflammation of the lining of the bronchioles
  5. covers the lungs and line the chest cavity
  6. dome shaped muscle
  7. transport air to and from the lungs
  8. where the vocal cords are located
  9. two connections to the lungs from the trachea
  10. amount of air left after a exhale
  11. warms and filters the air
Down
  1. passage for food and air
  2. where the alveoil deteriorate
  3. moves ribs when breathing
  4. small blood vessels that gives oxygenated blood
  5. where the nasal and oral cavity meet
  6. a shield from food from going in the lungs
  7. Functional respiratory units where gases are exchanged
  8. uncontrollable tumor in the lung tissue
  9. an allergic reaction from the constriction of bronchioles

20 Clues: dome shaped muscle • passage for food and air • moves ribs when breathing • warms and filters the air • where the alveoil deteriorate • where the vocal cords are located • amount of air left after a exhale • transport air to and from the lungs • where the nasal and oral cavity meet • uncontrollable tumor in the lung tissue • number of connections to the lung tissue • ...

Respiratory system 2020-05-05

Respiratory system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. uncontrolled growth of tumors
  2. maximum amount of air a person can expel
  3. contains vocal cords
  4. branching airways
  5. preventing the exchange of gases
  6. causing the lungs to lose their elasticity
  7. filters,and moistens air
  8. passage way for food and air
  9. air that remains after exhaling
  10. very tiny blood vessels
Down
  1. inflammation of the bronchioles
  2. where the lungs are covered
  3. moves ribs during respiration
  4. where the nasal and oral cavity meet
  5. smaller branches leading into the lung tissue
  6. has cartilage rings
  7. skeletal muscle that sits at the base of chest
  8. where gases are exchanged
  9. allergic reaction by the bronchioles
  10. covers the larynx when swallowing

20 Clues: branching airways • has cartilage rings • contains vocal cords • very tiny blood vessels • filters,and moistens air • where gases are exchanged • where the lungs are covered • passage way for food and air • uncontrolled growth of tumors • moves ribs during respiration • inflammation of the bronchioles • air that remains after exhaling • preventing the exchange of gases • ...

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 2021-02-04

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Organ pernapasan jangkrik
  2. Otot antar tulang rusuk
  3. O2
  4. Rambut hidung
  5. Cabang bronkus
  6. Kantong udara
  7. -NH
  8. Tekak
  9. Infeksi laring
  10. TBC
  11. Rongga hidung
  12. Gelambir paru-paru
  13. Spirakel
  14. Menghembuskan udara
  15. Selaput pelindung paru-paru
Down
  1. Katup di tekak
  2. Infeksi selaput paru-paru
  3. Cabang trakea pada kupu-kupu
  4. Lendir
  5. HbO2
  6. Organ pernapasan menyerupai anggur
  7. Paru-paru
  8. Menghirup udara
  9. Hb
  10. Pangkal tenggorokan
  11. Batang tenggorokan
  12. Cara pertukaran oksigen dan karbndioksida di alveoulus
  13. CO2
  14. Cabang tenggorokan
  15. Organel sel pembentuk ATP
  16. Sekat rongga dada dan perut
  17. Katup pada pernapasan lebah

32 Clues: O2 • Hb • CO2 • -NH • TBC • HbO2 • Tekak • Lendir • Spirakel • Paru-paru • Rambut hidung • Kantong udara • Rongga hidung • Katup di tekak • Cabang bronkus • Infeksi laring • Menghirup udara • Batang tenggorokan • Cabang tenggorokan • Gelambir paru-paru • Pangkal tenggorokan • Menghembuskan udara • Otot antar tulang rusuk • Infeksi selaput paru-paru • Organ pernapasan jangkrik • Organel sel pembentuk ATP • ...

Respiratory System 2021-04-22

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. progressively smaller tubular branches of the airways
  2. two spongy organs located in the thoracic cavity
  3. hair like processes
  4. fast breathing
  5. air filled sacs in the skull that open into the nasal cavity
  6. lymphatic tissue on the back of the pharynx behind the nose
  7. oval lymphatic tissues on each side of the pharynx
  8. throat
  9. high pitched musical sounds heard on auscultation of the lungs
  10. lower pat of the pharynx just below the oropharynx opening into the larynx and esophagus
  11. passageway for air from the larynx to the area of the windpipe
  12. central portion of the pharynx between the roof of the mouth and the upper edge of the epiglottis
  13. thin walled microscopic air sacs that exchange gas
  14. muscular partition that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
  15. lid like structure that covers the larynx during swallowing
  16. slow breathing
  17. inability to breath
Down
  1. mucous __; thin sheets of tissue that line the respiratory passages and secrete mucus
  2. partition that separates the thorax into 2 compartments
  3. a right and left airway branching from the area of the carina into the lungs
  4. opening between the vocal cords in the larynx
  5. passageway for air moving from the pharynx to trachea
  6. structure that warms, moistens, and filers air
  7. hoarseness
  8. part of the pharynx directly behind the nasal passages
  9. deep breathing
  10. normal breathing
  11. difficulty breathing
  12. subdivisions of the lungs
  13. popping sound heard on auscultation of the lung
  14. shallow breathing

31 Clues: throat • hoarseness • fast breathing • deep breathing • slow breathing • normal breathing • shallow breathing • hair like processes • inability to breath • difficulty breathing • subdivisions of the lungs • opening between the vocal cords in the larynx • structure that warms, moistens, and filers air • popping sound heard on auscultation of the lung • ...

Respiratory System 2021-04-10

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. stimulates the inspiratory muscles during inhalation
  2. contains the vocal cords
  3. reduces the tendency for the alveoli to collapse
  4. support the nasal mucous membrane
  5. packed outpouchings of the alveolar ducts
  6. respiratory rate _______ if blood pH is acidotic
  7. nerve that increases respiratory rate
  8. attached to the surface of each lung
  9. could affect breathing
  10. soft spongy cone shaped organs located in the thoracic
  11. branched airways from trachea to alveoli
  12. respiratory rate _______ if elevated PO2 in plasma
  13. nerve mainly involved with inspiration
  14. smallest branches of the bronchial tree
  15. interpret pH: 7.30; PCO2: 49
Down
  1. oxygen attaches to hemoglobin as this
  2. amount of air that enters or leaves
  3. opening between the vocal cords
  4. helps increase the force of the inhalation when needed
  5. hypoxia results because of an obstruction
  6. covers the larynx & vocal cords during swallowing
  7. location of the exchange of O2 & CO2
  8. exchanging gases
  9. a B12 deficiency can result in this type of hypoxia
  10. interpret pH: 7.45; PCO2: 35
  11. rigid tube supported by C shaped rings of cartilage
  12. interpret pH: 7.55; PCO2: 29
  13. one inspiration followed by one expiration

28 Clues: exchanging gases • could affect breathing • contains the vocal cords • interpret pH: 7.45; PCO2: 35 • interpret pH: 7.55; PCO2: 29 • interpret pH: 7.30; PCO2: 49 • opening between the vocal cords • support the nasal mucous membrane • amount of air that enters or leaves • location of the exchange of O2 & CO2 • attached to the surface of each lung • ...

Respiratory System 2021-04-23

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. set of muscles found between the ribs
  2. Warms and moistens the nasal cavity
  3. The process of moving air into the lungs
  4. Air passages from the trachea to lungs
  5. The part above the mouth used to breathe
  6. Microscopic air sacs
  7. Breathing out
  8. A colorless odorless reactive gas
  9. skeletal structure that forms the chest
Down
  1. The main organs that help you breathe
  2. Gas produced by burning carbon
  3. 4-5 inch long tube that carries air
  4. The process of organisms taking in air
  5. Helps get O2 into the lungs
  6. O2 in the air is exchanged for CO2
  7. Region at the back of the nose and mouth
  8. Breathing in
  9. dome-shaped muscle below the rib cage
  10. sends air to lungs and holds vocal chord
  11. Part that helps you breathe and eat food

20 Clues: Breathing in • Breathing out • Microscopic air sacs • Helps get O2 into the lungs • Gas produced by burning carbon • A colorless odorless reactive gas • O2 in the air is exchanged for CO2 • Warms and moistens the nasal cavity • 4-5 inch long tube that carries air • set of muscles found between the ribs • The main organs that help you breathe • dome-shaped muscle below the rib cage • ...

Respiratory System 2021-05-11

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the chest
  2. take air into the lungs and then expel it
  3. oval-shaped cavity inside the skull
  4. slimy substance
  5. tiny air sacs of the lungs
  6. absense of oxygen
  7. blood vessels that carry blood from and to the heart
  8. the windpipe
  9. an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs
  10. fluid that transports oxygen and nutrients to the cells and carries away carbon dioxide and other waste products
  11. colorless, odorless, gaseous element
Down
  1. structure that separates the thoracic (chest) and abdominal cavities in mammals
  2. A large airway that leads from the trachea to a lung.
  3. the act of drawing air into the lungs
  4. referred to by its formula CO2
  5. large, air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face
  6. membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus
  7. the tube that connects the pharynx (throat) with the stomach
  8. a wall, dividing a cavity or structure into smaller ones
  9. the voice box
  10. pair of organs situated within the rib cage
  11. major air passages of the lungs which diverge from the windpipe

22 Clues: the chest • the windpipe • the voice box • slimy substance • absense of oxygen • tiny air sacs of the lungs • referred to by its formula CO2 • oval-shaped cavity inside the skull • colorless, odorless, gaseous element • the act of drawing air into the lungs • take air into the lungs and then expel it • pair of organs situated within the rib cage • ...

Respiratory System 2021-05-11

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A large airway that leads from the trachea to a lung.
  2. delicate, double-layered serous membranes that cover the lungs
  3. blood vessels that carry blood from and to the heart
  4. major air passages of the lungs which diverge from the windpipe
  5. a wall, dividing a cavity or structure into smaller ones
  6. temporary stopping of breathing
  7. the voice box
  8. fluid that transports oxygen and nutrients to the cells and carries away carbon dioxide and other waste products
  9. Tissue flap at the entrance to the trachea that closes when you swallow to keep food and liquids out of your airway
  10. the windpipe
  11. structure that separates the thoracic (chest) and abdominal cavities in mammals
  12. the chest
  13. pair of organs situated within the rib cage
Down
  1. take air into the lungs and then expel it
  2. an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs
  3. tiny air sacs of the lungs
  4. oval-shaped cavity inside the skull
  5. referred to by its formula CO2
  6. the tube that connects the pharynx (throat) with the stomach
  7. large, air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face
  8. colorless, odorless, gaseous element
  9. Bones that surround and protect your lungs and heart
  10. absense of oxygen
  11. membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus
  12. the act of drawing air into the lungs
  13. slimy substance

26 Clues: the chest • the windpipe • the voice box • slimy substance • absense of oxygen • tiny air sacs of the lungs • referred to by its formula CO2 • temporary stopping of breathing • oval-shaped cavity inside the skull • colorless, odorless, gaseous element • the act of drawing air into the lungs • take air into the lungs and then expel it • pair of organs situated within the rib cage • ...

Respiratory System 2021-07-20

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This structure protects the vocal chords with cartilage.
  2. The increase in depth of breathing.
  3. This is where gas exchange occurs in the lungs.
  4. This crucial muscle of respiration moves up and down with breathing.
  5. The total amount of exchangeable air that can move in and out of the lungs.
  6. Air exiting the lungs.
  7. These muscles elevate the ribs during breathing.
  8. Air going inside of the lungs
  9. This part of the brain deals with the rhythm of respiration in it's cardiac center.
  10. Increased rate and depth of breathing that can be caused by anxiety, panic, high altitude.
Down
  1. Passageway for food & air that hold tonsils and has features for speech production.
  2. Inflammation of the voice box caused by overuse, irritation, or infection.
  3. This lung has three lobes.
  4. Known as a collapsed lung.
  5. These cells detect changes in pressure.
  6. This law states that each gas exerts it's own pressure known as partial pressures.
  7. This law states that the pressure of a gas in a closed state will expand to fill the container.
  8. The temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep.
  9. The act of breathing.
  10. This structure is a flap that prevents food from entering the air passageways.

20 Clues: The act of breathing. • Air exiting the lungs. • This lung has three lobes. • Known as a collapsed lung. • Air going inside of the lungs • The increase in depth of breathing. • These cells detect changes in pressure. • This is where gas exchange occurs in the lungs. • These muscles elevate the ribs during breathing. • This structure protects the vocal chords with cartilage. • ...

Respiratory System 2022-04-27

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Process by which oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water move across a membrane
  2. Disease caused by inflammation and excessive mucus in bronchial tubes
  3. Nasal bones that divide the nose
  4. Measures the air volume moving in and out of lungs
  5. Muscle that moves up and down to push and pull air
  6. A deviated ________ is a crooked nasal bone
  7. Air sacs in the lungs that exchange gas with capillaries
  8. Number of lobes of the right lung
  9. Another name for whooping cough
  10. Process of gas exchange
Down
  1. Where cellular respiration occurs
  2. Tube with cartilage rings running down the throat
  3. Overall lack of oxygen in tissues and organs
  4. Closes during swallowing to prevent choking
  5. Number of lobes of the left lung
  6. Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm
  7. Fluid that lubricated the lungs
  8. Body cavity which holds the lungs
  9. Known as the vocal cords
  10. ________ cavity behind the nose

20 Clues: Process of gas exchange • Known as the vocal cords • Fluid that lubricated the lungs • ________ cavity behind the nose • Another name for whooping cough • Nasal bones that divide the nose • Number of lobes of the left lung • Where cellular respiration occurs • Body cavity which holds the lungs • Number of lobes of the right lung • Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm • ...

Respiratory System 2022-04-27

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Where cellular respiration occurs
  2. Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm
  3. air sacs in the lungs that exchange gas with capillaries
  4. Overall lack of oxygen in tissues and organs
  5. Process of gas exchange
  6. ________ cavity behind the nose
  7. A deviated ________ is a crooked nasal bone
  8. Number of lobes of the left lung
  9. Number of lobes of the right lung
  10. Process by which oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water move across a membrane
Down
  1. Closes during swallowing to prevent choking
  2. Disease caused by inflammation and excessive mucus in bronchial tubes
  3. Known as the vocal cords
  4. Tube with cartilage rings running down the throat
  5. Nasal bones that divide the nose
  6. Muscle that moves up and down to push and pull air
  7. Fluid that lubricated the lungs
  8. Measures the air volume moving in and out of lungs
  9. Body cavity which holds the lungs
  10. Another name for whooping cough

20 Clues: Process of gas exchange • Known as the vocal cords • Fluid that lubricated the lungs • Another name for whooping cough • ________ cavity behind the nose • Nasal bones that divide the nose • Number of lobes of the left lung • Where cellular respiration occurs • Body cavity which holds the lungs • Number of lobes of the right lung • Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm • ...

Respiratory System 2022-05-11

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. wider and shorter than the other lung
  2. when air sacs in the lungs are damaged and enlarged
  3. a floating bone above the trachea
  4. carries air, fluid, and food down from the nose and mouth
  5. a system that allows gas exchange in mammals
  6. located in the mouth and critical to airway maintanance
  7. stress syndrome lack of surfactant in the lungs
  8. tiny sacs in the lungs that allow for rapid gas exchange
  9. two large tubes that carry air from your windpipe to the lungs
Down
  1. also known as the windpipe
  2. located below the lungs
  3. smaller due to it being in the same area of the heart
  4. lines the thorax and envelopes the lungs
  5. air passages in the lungs that branch off like tree limbs
  6. Duct connect respiratory bronchioles to alveolar sacs
  7. infection caused by bacteria, viruses, and or fungi
  8. voice box
  9. found in the upper part of the nose between the eyes
  10. breathe in air
  11. push air out

20 Clues: voice box • push air out • breathe in air • located below the lungs • also known as the windpipe • a floating bone above the trachea • wider and shorter than the other lung • lines the thorax and envelopes the lungs • a system that allows gas exchange in mammals • stress syndrome lack of surfactant in the lungs • when air sacs in the lungs are damaged and enlarged • ...

Respiratory System 2022-05-12

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Closes off the larynx when swallowing
  2. When pleura becomes inflamed
  3. Actual site of gas exchanges
  4. Large airway that leads from trachea to a lung
  5. Upper part of throat
  6. Reinforces the trachea
  7. Opening between vocal folds
  8. Food passageway
  9. Major nerve stimulates the diaphragm
  10. Where air enters the nasal cavity
  11. Passage way common to the respiratory system
  12. Smallest conducting respiratory passageways
Down
  1. Inflammation of the sinuses
  2. Forms an air passage way to the lungs
  3. Inflammation of the larynx
  4. Separates the oral and nasal cavities
  5. Windpipe
  6. Fleshy lobes in the nasal cavity
  7. Clusters of lymphatic tissue
  8. Largest cartilage in the larynx

20 Clues: Windpipe • Food passageway • Upper part of throat • Reinforces the trachea • Inflammation of the larynx • Inflammation of the sinuses • Opening between vocal folds • When pleura becomes inflamed • Actual site of gas exchanges • Clusters of lymphatic tissue • Largest cartilage in the larynx • Fleshy lobes in the nasal cavity • Where air enters the nasal cavity • ...

Respiratory System 2022-05-11

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. muscular partition separating thorax from abdomen
  2. respiration exchange of gases between external environment
  3. cavity space inside nose
  4. air sacs in lungs
  5. a breath,intake of oxygen
  6. part of larynx consisting vocal cords
  7. flap of cartilage at root of tongue
  8. structures made of bone inside nose
  9. 2 small masses in throat on each side of tongue
Down
  1. branches inside the lungs divides into bronchus
  2. ventilation process of air flowing in lungs
  3. hollow tube inside neck, starts behind nose
  4. respiration exhcnage of gases between cells in the body
  5. large tube extends from larynx to bronciole tubes
  6. septum dividing wall down nose
  7. pair of organs in chest,supplies O2
  8. area between lungs
  9. roof of mouth separating nose/mouth
  10. palate fleshy part toward back of mouth
  11. contains nostrils for breathing
  12. cords folds of membrane tissue,speak/sound
  13. hollow organ forming air passage
  14. large air passages,lead trachea to lungs
  15. 2 external openings of nasal cavity
  16. palate bony front part of palate

25 Clues: air sacs in lungs • area between lungs • cavity space inside nose • a breath,intake of oxygen • septum dividing wall down nose • contains nostrils for breathing • hollow organ forming air passage • palate bony front part of palate • pair of organs in chest,supplies O2 • roof of mouth separating nose/mouth • flap of cartilage at root of tongue • 2 external openings of nasal cavity • ...

Respiratory System 2022-05-09

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A result of the diaphragm relaxing, the volume of the thoracic cavity decreasing, and pressure inside of the thoracic cavity increasing.
  2. Effect describes that as more CO2 enters the blood it causes more oxygen to dissociate from Hb.
  3. Type of cartilage that forms Adam’s apple.
  4. Structures in the nasal cavity that creates turbulent airflow.
  5. Type of pressure defining the difference between the pleural cavity and alveolar pressure.
  6. Refers to the group of sinuses that help lighten the skull and warm, humidify, and filter incoming air.
  7. Law that describes the inverse relationship of pressure and volume of gas at constant temperature.
  8. Site where pulmonary and systemic blood vessels, bronchi, lymphatic vessels, and nerves may enter and exit the lungs.
  9. Detergent-like substance that reduces surface tension between the alveoli.
Down
  1. Carbon dioxide is mostly carried from the tissues to the lungs through these types of ions.
  2. State in which there is an insufficient oxygen supply to the tissues of the body.
  3. Type of breathing that occurs if the pontine respiratory center were to be cut, resulting in prolonged inspiration.
  4. Oxygen is mostly carried in blood by being attached to this.
  5. Zone that gas exchange occurs in the lungs.
  6. Most sensitive part of the trachea.
  7. Type of chemoreceptor that responds to change in PCO2 and pH.
  8. Type of maneuver that may be used to help dislodge objects obstructing the airway.
  9. Type of circulation with a high pressure and low volume system.
  10. Type of fluid that helps lubricate the lungs during breathing.
  11. Condition where the pleura becomes inflamed.

20 Clues: Most sensitive part of the trachea. • Type of cartilage that forms Adam’s apple. • Zone that gas exchange occurs in the lungs. • Condition where the pleura becomes inflamed. • Oxygen is mostly carried in blood by being attached to this. • Type of chemoreceptor that responds to change in PCO2 and pH. • Structures in the nasal cavity that creates turbulent airflow. • ...

Respiratory System 2022-06-06

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. smallest divisions of the bronchial tree
  2. division of lungs
  3. clusters of air sacs at the end of the bronchial tree
  4. interval between the two vocal cords
  5. voice box
  6. chief muscle of respiration
  7. breathing air into the lungs
  8. the windpipe
  9. pockets in the facial bones
  10. separates the mouths from the nasal cavity
Down
  1. exhaling out of the lungs
  2. the lining encasing the lungs
  3. leaf structure that opens and closes over the glottis during swallowing
  4. space between the two vocal cords
  5. notch in the lung where bronchi and vessels enter
  6. where blood and air meet
  7. main branches leading from the trachea to the lungs
  8. a ridge at the lower of the the trachea, separating the openings of the two bronchi
  9. a passage way for food and liquid into the digestive system
  10. branching of the bronchus after entering the respective lung

20 Clues: voice box • the windpipe • division of lungs • where blood and air meet • exhaling out of the lungs • chief muscle of respiration • pockets in the facial bones • breathing air into the lungs • the lining encasing the lungs • space between the two vocal cords • interval between the two vocal cords • smallest divisions of the bronchial tree • separates the mouths from the nasal cavity • ...

Respiratory System 2018-02-07

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the divisions of the bronchi and the alveoli are found in organs called _______.
  2. a nosebleed
  3. The windpipe
  4. an inflammation or infection of the lungs characterized by a buildup of fluid in the alveoli
  5. highly contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory system
  6. The voice box.
  7. a noninfectious, chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the alveoli deteriorate & loose their elasticity
  8. inflammation of the larynx and vocal cords
  9. a respiratory disorder usually caused by a sensitivity to an allergen such as dust or pollen
  10. the bottom section of the pharynx
  11. an inflammation of the nasal mucus membrane
  12. when we breathe in
  13. a name for the openings of the nose
  14. The throat.
  15. The trachea branches off into two ___________.
  16. septum the wall of cartilage which dived the nose into two hollow spaces
Down
  1. grape-like structures at which the bronchioles end
  2. another name for the openings of the nose
  3. respiration the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the bloodstream
  4. Keeps food from entering the trachea.
  5. an acronym used to describe any chronic lung disease that results in obstruction of the airways
  6. tiny hair-like structures that filter inhaled air
  7. respiration the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen between the tissue cells and the bloodstream
  8. the upper portion of the pharynx located behind the nasal cavities
  9. inflammation of the bronchi and bronchial tubes
  10. __________ membranes line the lungs and thoracic cavity.
  11. cavities in the skull that surround the nasal cavity
  12. the middle section of the pharynx located behind the oral cavity
  13. When we breathe out.
  14. dioxide the waste product of your cells

30 Clues: a nosebleed • The throat. • The windpipe • The voice box. • when we breathe in • When we breathe out. • the bottom section of the pharynx • a name for the openings of the nose • Keeps food from entering the trachea. • dioxide the waste product of your cells • another name for the openings of the nose • inflammation of the larynx and vocal cords • ...

Respiratory System 2018-02-08

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cartilage forms the Adam's apple, is the largest and uppermost of nine cartilages within the larynx, or voice box.
  2. A fluid secreted by Type II cells that contains phospholipids and lipoproteins.
  3. the part of the throat at the back of the mouth behind the oral cavity
  4. air gases exit the lungs
  5. a process in living organisms involving the production of energy, typically with the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide from the oxidation of complex organic substances.
  6. can be found between the hyoid bone and the larynx and esophagus, which helps guide food and air where to go.
  7. also called voice box, a hollow, tubular structure connected to the top of the windpipe (trachea)
  8. inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs.
  9. pleura the outer membrane which is attached to the inner surface of the thoracic cavity.
  10. pleura the delicate serous membrane that covers the surface of each lung (the lung parenchyma) and dips into the fissures between the lobes.
  11. tiny sacs within our lungs that allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to move between the lungs and bloodstream.
  12. includes two thin layers of tissue that protect and cushion the lungs.
Down
  1. system of small, branching tubes that carry oxygen to individual body cells
  2. help warm and moisturize air as it flows through the nose.
  3. the upper part of the pharynx, connecting with the nasal cavity above the soft palate.
  4. or throat, is the passageway leading from the mouth & nose to the esophagus & pharynx
  5. a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.
  6. cords small bands of muscle within the larynx. These muscles vibrate to produce the voice. The vocal cords form a "V" inside the larynx, a 2-inch-long, tube-shaped organ in the neck:
  7. tubes in the lungs which branch off from the larger bronchi that enter each lung, from the large and singular trachea which connects to the mouth.
  8. air flows into the lungs.
  9. cartilage provide connectivity for different ligaments, cartilages, and muscles, which facilitate the opening and shutting of the air passage and the production of sound.
  10. the volume of air still remaining in the lungs after the most forcible expiration possible.
  11. the part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the slitlike opening between them. It affects voice modulation through expansion or contraction.
  12. dome-shaped sheet of muscle and tendon that serves as the main muscle of respiration and plays a vital role in the breathing process.

24 Clues: air gases exit the lungs • air flows into the lungs. • help warm and moisturize air as it flows through the nose. • the part of the throat at the back of the mouth behind the oral cavity • includes two thin layers of tissue that protect and cushion the lungs. • system of small, branching tubes that carry oxygen to individual body cells • ...

Respiratory system 2023-05-04

Respiratory system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. respiratory tract, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs
  2. the process of gas exchange
  3. part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords
  4. this flap closes when you swallow
  5. capacity, also called lung capacity
  6. respiratory tract, nose, nasal cavity, sinuses, pharynx
  7. inhale
  8. air enters the lungs gas is exchanged with blood cells
  9. enlargement at the top of the trachea
  10. membrane, warms and moistens air and also traps dust and other particles
  11. behind the oral cavity and between the nasal cavity and larynx
Down
  1. exhale
  2. all of the chemical reactions and processes in the human body
  3. cycle, one sequence of inhalation and exhalation
  4. respiration, cells use oxygen and sugars to create energy in the form of atp
  5. blood travels to body parts and exchanges gas with those tissues
  6. sinuses, spaces between the bones
  7. spongy tissue that sit within the pleural cavity
  8. windpipe
  9. concha, bones that divide the nasal cavity and support the mucus membrane and increase surface area

20 Clues: exhale • inhale • windpipe • the process of gas exchange • this flap closes when you swallow • sinuses, spaces between the bones • capacity, also called lung capacity • enlargement at the top of the trachea • cycle, one sequence of inhalation and exhalation • part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords • spongy tissue that sit within the pleural cavity • ...

Respiratory System 2023-05-10

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. condition when sudden periodic attacks of dyspnea
  2. inflammation of the bronchi
  3. prefix meaning slow
  4. nostril
  5. surgical opening in the trachea to allow the patient to breath easier
  6. prefix meaning fast
  7. suffix meaning condition
  8. combing form meaning sinus cavity
  9. machine that delivers artificial respiration to a patient
Down
  1. the airway that leads from larynx to bronchi
  2. cares for patients who suffer from health conditions and diseases that affect their breathing
  3. measurement of air capacity in the lungs
  4. measure blood oxygen level
  5. blood pressure
  6. combining form meaning chest
  7. combining form meaning blue
  8. muscular tube which food passes from throat to stomach
  9. beats per minute
  10. suffix meaning blood condition
  11. combining form meaning nose

20 Clues: nostril • blood pressure • beats per minute • prefix meaning slow • prefix meaning fast • suffix meaning condition • measure blood oxygen level • inflammation of the bronchi • combining form meaning blue • combining form meaning nose • combining form meaning chest • suffix meaning blood condition • combing form meaning sinus cavity • measurement of air capacity in the lungs • ...

Respiratory System 2023-07-19

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Microscopic ducts that cap the lungs.
  2. This lung has 3 lobes.
  3. Benign growths in the sinus and nose (tear drop shaped) are called nasal ___.
  4. Regular breathing.
  5. High pitched sound upon inspiration, coming from the larynx.
  6. The trachea is part of the ___ respiratory system.
  7. A structure that closes off the trachea during swallowing so that food will go down the esophagus.
  8. This portion of the respiratory system contains the larynx.
  9. Another name for pharyngeal tonsils.
  10. What coats the alveoli to prevent it from collapsing?
  11. The trachea branches into left and right ___.
Down
  1. A patient who has deep vein thrombosis is likely to develop a pulmonary ___.
  2. Parietal ___ is the lining inside of the ribcage.
  3. This nerve is stimulated by the medulla oblongata to trigger breathing.
  4. These sinuses are hollow cavities that are filled with air and increase the tone of speech.
  5. The structure in which the pharyngeal tonsil is located in.
  6. A ___ test is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis.
  7. Dyspnea unless in an upright position.
  8. When the diaphragm ___ air is moving into the lungs.
  9. An acute, infectious viral disease of the respiratory tract.
  10. This collects foreign particles that are inhaled, triggering the cough reflex
  11. This tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.

22 Clues: Regular breathing. • This lung has 3 lobes. • Another name for pharyngeal tonsils. • Microscopic ducts that cap the lungs. • Dyspnea unless in an upright position. • The trachea branches into left and right ___. • A ___ test is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis. • Parietal ___ is the lining inside of the ribcage. • The trachea is part of the ___ respiratory system. • ...

Respiratory System 2023-12-29

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is the cavity the lungs are located in.
  2. Tension on the true vocal cords controls the _____ of sound.
  3. Terminal bronchiole subdivide into respiratory __________.
  4. The exchange of gases between the lungs and blood.
  5. This muscle moves downward when it contracts for breathing.
  6. What are the anterior portions of the nasal cavities, just inside the nostrils called?
  7. The respiratory system works together with the __________ system to aupply oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
  8. As we age, lung tissue becomes less elastic and more ______.
  9. What stimuli detects the sense of smell?
  10. This separates the right and left nasal cavities.
  11. Paired, cone-shaped organs located in the pleural cavity
Down
  1. A passageway that extends from the cricoid cartilage to the fifth thoracic vertebra.
  2. What structure is between the pharynx and the trachea?
  3. The three unpaired pieces of cartilage in the larynx are: Thyroid, epiglottis and the ______.
  4. what is the upper most part of the pharynx called?
  5. Grapelike outpouchings of epithelium and elastic basement membrane surrounded by a network of capillaries.
  6. Functional residual _____ is the volume of gas in the lungs at the end of a normal tidal volume exhalation.
  7. What is another name of alveolar ducts?
  8. What does alveolar cells secrete?
  9. This cell in the trachea produces mucus.
  10. The primary bronchi divide to form these smaller bronchi.
  11. opening in the oropharynx that connect with the mouth

22 Clues: What does alveolar cells secrete? • What is another name of alveolar ducts? • This cell in the trachea produces mucus. • What stimuli detects the sense of smell? • This is the cavity the lungs are located in. • This separates the right and left nasal cavities. • what is the upper most part of the pharynx called? • The exchange of gases between the lungs and blood. • ...

Respiratory System 2024-01-31

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Section of the vertebrae column which provides the framework and basis for the respiratory system
  2. the name of the canal, in which when all vertebrae are stacked up, the spinal cord travels through
  3. The only muscle truly needed for inhalation
  4. The spot that remains open for the heart
  5. The side of the lung which is bigger
  6. Located behind the trachea and is almost always collapsed
  7. The superior border of your rib cage
  8. This muscle spans across the chest and is helpful with postural control
  9. The lining of the lungs that is closest to the heart
  10. This muscle helps pull up first rib and clavicle; it descends from behind the ear at the mastoid process
  11. The type of cells that line the trachea and assist in the filtering process
Down
  1. What is irritated during hiccoughs
  2. the name for the first vertebrae in the spinal column
  3. class of ribs connected to sternum
  4. What the trachea is made up of
  5. Chemical operates as a lubricant between pleural linings
  6. A muscle used for exhalation, which is closest to the lungs
  7. The final category of branching in the bronchial tree
  8. Muscle that closes gap at the back of the trachea's rings
  9. Where the trachea splits

20 Clues: Where the trachea splits • What the trachea is made up of • What is irritated during hiccoughs • class of ribs connected to sternum • The side of the lung which is bigger • The superior border of your rib cage • The spot that remains open for the heart • The only muscle truly needed for inhalation • The lining of the lungs that is closest to the heart • ...

Respiratory System 2024-04-02

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the part of the respiratory system that directly follows the trachae
  2. the less healthy location to breathe through
  3. muscle used in the respiratory system
  4. upper portion of the trachea (voice box)
  5. the gas we breathe out
  6. bones that protect the lungs and the heart
  7. the more common name for the trachea
  8. the more healthy location to breathe through
  9. opening to nasal cavity
Down
  1. The larger lung
  2. flap that opens and closes the trachea
  3. largest tube in the respiratory system
  4. Anatomical name for the throat
  5. word that describes the blood vessels that deal with the lungs
  6. Small pouches of air in the lungs
  7. main function is to prevent bacteria from getting into the lungs
  8. Smaller lung to make room for the heart
  9. connects nostrils and pharynx, warms air
  10. The gas we breathe in
  11. smallest branches of the lung

20 Clues: The larger lung • The gas we breathe in • the gas we breathe out • opening to nasal cavity • smallest branches of the lung • Anatomical name for the throat • Small pouches of air in the lungs • the more common name for the trachea • muscle used in the respiratory system • flap that opens and closes the trachea • largest tube in the respiratory system • ...

Respiratory System 2024-05-15

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. breathing
  2. tonsils
  3. pertaining to the nose
  4. bronchiole
  5. pharynx
  6. diaphram
  7. lung
  8. chest
  9. larynx, voice box
  10. septum
  11. oxygen
  12. sinus, cativty
  13. voice
Down
  1. air, lung
  2. chest
  3. alveolus, air sac
  4. pleura
  5. blue
  6. breathe
  7. trachea, windpipe
  8. carbon dioxide
  9. epiglottis
  10. lobe
  11. bronchus
  12. smell
  13. adenoids

26 Clues: blue • lobe • lung • chest • smell • chest • voice • pleura • septum • oxygen • tonsils • breathe • pharynx • diaphram • bronchus • adenoids • air, lung • breathing • bronchiole • epiglottis • carbon dioxide • sinus, cativty • alveolus, air sac • trachea, windpipe • larynx, voice box • pertaining to the nose

Respiratory System 2024-03-01

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Inflammation of the Voice box windpipe and bronchi
  2. physician who specializes in the use of x-rays, ultrasound, and magnetic fields in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
  3. Narrowing of a windpipe
  4. record of x-rays
  5. surgical repair of the nose
  6. Pertaining to the Diaphragm
  7. Pertaining to the Alveoli
  8. process of measuring oxygen
  9. instrument used for visual exam of the voice box
  10. study of the lung (a branch of medicine dealing with disease of the lung)
  11. Inflammation of the Throat
  12. Inflammation of the windpipe
  13. instrument used to measure breathing (or lung volumes)
  14. Diseased state of the bronchi and lungs
  15. study of x-rays
  16. Pertaining to the Bronchus and Alveoli
  17. Inflammation of the Voice Box
  18. Excessive Carbon Dioxide in Blood
  19. Deficent Oxygen to Tissues
  20. surgical repair of the voice box
  21. Pertaining to the Covering of the Lung
  22. pertaining to visual exam of hollow cavity or organ
  23. process of visual examination of the bronchi
  24. Pertaining to Segment of The Lung
  25. Air in chest causing collapsed lungs
  26. process of recording the bronchus
  27. Pertaining to Abscence of Breathing
  28. (or lung volumes)
  29. Petaining to the Septum
  30. Inflammation of the sinuses
  31. Difficulty in Breathing
  32. Abscence of Breathing
  33. process of recording with x-rays
  34. Difficulty in Speaking
  35. Inflammation of the pleura
  36. Pertaining to Mucus
  37. Spasmatic contraction of the voice box
  38. process of visual examination of hollow organ or body organ
  39. record of sound
  40. instrument used to measure oxygen (saturation in blood)
  41. Only able to breathe in a straight upright position
  42. Pertaining to Abscence of Voice
  43. Pertaining to the Bronchus
  44. Deficent in Breathing
  45. Inflammation of the epiglottis
  46. Spasmodic contraction in the bronchi
  47. Pertaining to Destruction of Mucous
Down
  1. Pertaining to Voice
  2. process of recording sound
  3. surgical incision into the nose
  4. Excessive Breathing
  5. Inflammation of a lobe of a lung
  6. instrument used to measure carbon dioxide
  7. Hernia of the Diaphragm
  8. Pertaining to the Nose and Throat
  9. Inflammation of the Bronchi
  10. Pertaining to the Nose
  11. Defiecent in Carbon Dioxide
  12. Rapid Breathing
  13. excision of the voice box
  14. Pertaining to the Voice Box
  15. instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi
  16. process of visual examination of voice box
  17. Inflammation of the lung
  18. Abscence of Carbon Dioxide
  19. a physician who studies and treats disease of the lung
  20. Inflammation the nose and throat
  21. Narrowing of the Bronchi
  22. Pus in the chest
  23. Abnormal Condition of fungus in the nose
  24. Inflammation of the mucus membranes of the nose
  25. Blood in the Chest
  26. Instrument used examine hollow cavity or organ
  27. surgical puncture of chest cavity to aspirate fluid [thoracentesis or pleurocentesis]
  28. process of recording in slices
  29. process of measuring b
  30. Normal Breathing
  31. Abscence of Oxygen
  32. record of the bronchus
  33. Pertaining to the Trachea

80 Clues: Rapid Breathing • study of x-rays • record of sound • record of x-rays • Pus in the chest • Normal Breathing • (or lung volumes) • Blood in the Chest • Abscence of Oxygen • Pertaining to Voice • Excessive Breathing • Pertaining to Mucus • Abscence of Breathing • Deficent in Breathing • Pertaining to the Nose • Difficulty in Speaking • process of measuring b • record of the bronchus • ...

Respiratory system 2023-10-05

Respiratory system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
  2. The windpipe, which connects the larynx to the bronchi.
  3. A disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs.
  4. Inhaling foreign substances into the airways.
  5. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
  6. A muscle critical for breathing that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity.
  7. Inflammation of the small airways, often seen in infants and young children.
  8. Condition where lung tissue becomes scarred and stiff.
  9. The throat, connecting the nasal and oral cavities to the larynx.
Down
  1. Underdevelopment of an organ or tissue.
  2. The voice box, part of the upper respiratory tract.
  3. Abnormal enlargement of air spaces in the lungs.
  4. A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.
  5. A lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust, often seen in miners or construction workers.
  6. A chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction.
  7. An inflammatory lung condition often caused by infections.
  8. Swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid.
  9. An immune system response to substances like pollen or dust that can trigger respiratory symptoms.
  10. Tiny air sacs where gas exchange takes place in the lungs.
  11. Tiny hair-like structures that help move mucus and trapped particles out of the respiratory tract.

20 Clues: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes. • Underdevelopment of an organ or tissue. • Swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid. • Inhaling foreign substances into the airways. • Abnormal enlargement of air spaces in the lungs. • The voice box, part of the upper respiratory tract. • Condition where lung tissue becomes scarred and stiff. • ...

Respiratory system 2023-10-05

Respiratory system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The number of breaths taken per minute.
  2. Normal, relaxed breathing at rest.
  3. Accumulation of fluid in the lungs
  4. A condition where the respiratory system can't provide enough oxygen to the body.
  5. A common cancer that affects the respiratory system
  6. Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
  7. A lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust particles.
  8. The practice of listening to lung sounds with a stethoscope.
  9. A bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs.
  10. The muscle responsible for breathing.
  11. A condition where lung tissue becomes scarred and thickened
Down
  1. A lung infection that occurs
  2. Rapid and deep breathing leading to excessive elimination of CO2
  3. A condition where part or all of a lung collapses.
  4. A progressive lung disease characterized by the destruction of lung tissue.
  5. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
  6. The area in the brainstem that controls breathing.
  7. The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
  8. A surgical procedure to create an opening in the trachea to aid breathing.
  9. Inflammation of the pleura, often causing chest pain.
  10. Labored or difficult breathing, often seen in various respiratory conditions.

21 Clues: A lung infection that occurs • Normal, relaxed breathing at rest. • Accumulation of fluid in the lungs • Inflammation of the bronchial tubes. • The muscle responsible for breathing. • The number of breaths taken per minute. • A condition where part or all of a lung collapses. • The area in the brainstem that controls breathing. • ...

Respiratory System 2024-05-28

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. recieves both food and air from the mouth and opens into the esophagus and larynx
  2. upper portion of nasal cavity
  3. brings tears to the nose
  4. windpipe
  5. the throat
  6. lowest cartilage of the larynx, assists in opening airway
  7. a flap of cartilage that closes the trachea during swallowing
  8. branch at the carina into main bronchi branches
  9. drain into the nasal cavities, lightens skull, warms the air.
Down
  1. smallest branches of bronchi
  2. behind the oral cavity; receives both food and air from the mouth
  3. spongy organs
  4. voicebox; routes food and air into the proper tube
  5. membrane surrounding lungs that helps limit friction
  6. protect the body from bacterial infections
  7. lined with mucous and cilia
  8. adam's apple
  9. drains the middle ear and equalizes pressure
  10. air sacs at the end of the bronchioles
  11. entrance to the nose

20 Clues: windpipe • the throat • adam's apple • spongy organs • entrance to the nose • brings tears to the nose • lined with mucous and cilia • smallest branches of bronchi • upper portion of nasal cavity • air sacs at the end of the bronchioles • protect the body from bacterial infections • drains the middle ear and equalizes pressure • branch at the carina into main bronchi branches • ...

Respiratory System 2024-09-04

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. smoking can cause the reduce of
  2. the taking in of air
  3. The Trachea branches into two
  4. the diaphragm muscles when inhalation
  5. a condition due to the damage of the alveoli
  6. the asthma patients towards air pollutants will be
  7. smoking can cause higher risk of
  8. the volume of the thoracic cavitg when inhalation
  9. Each broncus split into smaller tubes
  10. a person with emphysema is constantly short of
Down
  1. the volume of the thoracic cavity when exhalation
  2. the letting out of air
  3. A muscular sheet
  4. the position of the ribcage when exhalation
  5. the inflamation of the bronchi
  6. the trachea is also lined with
  7. the trachea also known as
  8. The lungs are protected inside the
  9. Lung cancer mainly happen because of
  10. symptoms emphysema can be
  11. The singular for bronchi
  12. a chronic disorder
  13. the singular for alveoli
  14. the position of the ribcage when inhalation
  15. one of the suffering when a person has asthma

25 Clues: A muscular sheet • a chronic disorder • the taking in of air • the letting out of air • The singular for bronchi • the singular for alveoli • the trachea also known as • symptoms emphysema can be • The Trachea branches into two • the inflamation of the bronchi • the trachea is also lined with • smoking can cause the reduce of • smoking can cause higher risk of • ...