upper respiratory system
Across
- 3. transports food to the stomach
- 8. allows passage to the olfactory nerves to the roof of the nasal cavity
- 11. allows humans to speak
- 13. supports and protects the vocal cords
- 14. traps bacteria
- 15. moves food in mouth and helps in swallowing
Down
- 1. secretes saliva to keep mouth moist and lubricated
- 2. where are enters respiratory tract
- 4. protects the larynx from food
- 5. separates the nasal cavity from the oral cavity
- 6. leads the way for air
- 7. drains sinuses
- 9. blocks communication from the oropharynx to the nasopharynx
- 10. makes mucus for the nose
- 12. helps with speaking, swallowing, and supports your tongue