Respiratory Parts

2. warms and filters the air we breathe, plays a role in the sense of smell
4. conducts air to and from the lungs
7. facilitates chewing, swallowing and taste
9. supports and stabalizes the trachea
10. serves as a pathway for air, food and liquids
12. connects the nasal cavity to the throat
14. prevents food and liquids from entering the airway when swallowing
17. anchors organs to surrounding structures
18. plays a role in the immune defense by capturing and destroying pathogens in the mouth
19. stores air and pumps it out, essential part of the system
20. provides structural support and contains blood vessels

1. sinus acts as an air filled space in the skull
3. the vocal cords and provides attachment points
5. lines various cavities and structures in the body
6. houses the vocal cords and functions in voice production
8. helps with speech and swallowing, prevents food from entering the nasal passages
11. provides attachment points for muscles involved in swallowing
13. vibrates to produce sound during speech
15. seperates the oral cavity from nasal cavity
16. transports food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach