Respiratory system -MM
Across
- 2. area in the lungs where gas exchange occurs
- 4. the amount of air you breathe in and out as you breathe
- 5. instrument which measures the volume of air which you breathe in and out
- 7. tiny blood vessels which cover the alveoli
- 11. the number of breaths taken per minute
- 13. small flap of cartilage that stops food entering the windpipe
- 15. the amount of air which remains in the lungs
Down
- 1. flexible tube held open by rings of cartilage
- 3. the system responsible for breathing
- 6. taking air into the lungs
- 8. responsible for sounds which we make
- 9. pushing air out of the lungs
- 10. the air taken into the body during inspiration
- 12. muscles located between the ribs that help with respiration
- 14. where the lungs are located