Respiratory System Crossword

2. The term for when the lung collapses.
6. The part of the brain that helps regulate breathing.
11. The part of the nasal cavity that increases surface area and supports mucus membranes.
12. The maximum amount of air the lungs can hold.
14. The gas that diffuses into the bloodstream from the alveoli.
17. The primary function of the respiratory system is to exchange ________.
18. The disease caused by the buildup of mucus in the lungs due to a genetic mutation.
19. The process of gas exchange in the body.

1. A chronic lung disease often caused by smoking.
3. The tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi.
4. Produce sound through vibration.
5. A bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis..
7. The muscle that contracts to help with inhalation.
8. The cartilage that divides the nasal cavity.
9. A lung infection that causes inflammation in the air sacs, which may fill with fluid or pus.
10. The structure that houses the vocal cords.
12. The right lung has ______ lobes.
13. The name of the tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs.
15. The structure that covers the trachea during swallowing.
16. The term for inflammation of the larynx.