Respiratory crossword
Across
- 4. A form of carbon dioxide transported in the blood to help maintain pH balance.
- 7. The flap of cartilage that covers the trachea during swallowing.
- 8. A reflex action that clears the throat or lungs of irritants.
- 9. A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the nose and mouth.
- 11. A medical instrument used to measure lung capacity.
- 13. Cords Bands of muscle in the larynx responsible for sound production.
- 16. Air moves into the lungs from the atmosphere.
- 17. A condition where there is a deficiency of oxygen in the body’s tissues.
- 18. Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
- 19. The muscular tube that connects the nose and mouth to the esophagus.
- 20. A lung disease where alveoli are damaged, causing breathing difficulties.
Down
- 1. Tiny hair-like structures that move mucus and particles out of the lungs.
- 2. The voice box, which contains the vocal cords.
- 3. Respiration A process in cells where oxygen is used to produce energy.
- 5. The two main branches of the trachea that lead into each lung.
- 6. Temporary cessation of breathing, often during sleep.
- 10. Air moves out of the lungs into the atmosphere.
- 12. Small branches of the bronchi that distribute air throughout the lungs.
- 14. The windpipe, which carries air from the pharynx to the bronchi.
- 15. A dome-shaped muscle that aids in breathing.