RESPIRATORY SYSTEM FUNCTION

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Across
  1. 2. Balanced state of pressure during gas exchange in the lungs
  2. 3. The process by which gases move across the alveolar membrane in the lungs
  3. 5. Process which occurs when the gas pressure in the atmosphere exceeds that of the gas pressure in the lungs
  4. 6. Chest cavity containing lungs
  5. 7. Cellular organelles that consume oxygen for respiration
  6. 8. Descriptor for the condition of the respiratory surfaces that aids in gas exchange
  7. 12. Describes the increase in size of the lungs due to filling with air
  8. 13. Tiny hair-like structures in the respiratory system
  9. 14. Compound formed by the binding of oxygen to the red pigment found in erythrocytes
  10. 15. Percentage oxygen content (by volume) of atmosphere (6,3)
Down
  1. 1. Sticky substance that helps trap foreign particles in the respiratory system
  2. 2. Process which occurs during the relaxation of the diaphragm
  3. 4. Muscles between the ribs
  4. 9. The extent of respiratory membrane for efficient gas exchange (7,4)
  5. 10. Gases passively move 'down' their concentration ________?
  6. 11. Process which occurs during contraction of the external intercostals