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- 2. An infection of the lungs that can cause inflammation and fluid buildup.
- 3. the large tubes that connect to your trachea (windpipe) and direct the air you breathe to your right and left lungsthe large tubes that connect to your trachea (windpipe) and direct the air you breathe to your right and left lungsthe large tubes that connect to your trachea (windpipe) and direct the air you breathe to your right and left lung
- 5. A tiny branch of air tubes in the lungs.
- 10. The main organs of the respiratory system, responsible for gas exchange
- 12. A muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a crucial role in breathing
- 14. Tiny, hair-like structures that line the respiratory tract and help filter out dust and other particles
- 15. a healthcare professional who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions affecting the lungs and breathing
- 17. a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the lungs and respiratory system a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the lungs and respiratory system
- 18. The process of breathing air into the lungs.
- 19. a malignant disease in which abnormal cells grow in the lungs
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- 1. The process of moving air into and out of the lungs.
- 4. A sticky substance that traps dust and other particles in the respiratory tract.
- 6. The process of breathing air out of the lungs.
- 7. A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- 8. Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
- 9. The space inside the nose where air is filtered, warmed, and moistened.
- 10. The voice box, located at the top of the trachea.
- 11. The windpipe, a tube that carries air from the pharynx to the lungs.
- 13. A chronic respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways.
- 16. The throat, a passageway for both air and food.