Across
- 1. covers outer surface of the lungs and lines inner surface of the thoracic cavity
- 3. nose bleed
- 6. muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdomen makes breathing possible
- 7. taking in air diaphragm contracts
- 9. provide mucus, makes bones of the skull lighter
- 13. 2 large tubes that branch out form the trachea that gets air into the lungs
- 14. specializes in the ears nose and throat
Down
- 2. air sacs where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occur
- 3. closes off the trachea during swallowing
- 4. "the throat" air to and from the nose to the trachea
- 5. "the voice box" contains vocal cords, makes speech possible
- 8. bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide
- 10. breathing out diaphragm relaxes
- 11. "windpipe" C shaped cartilage that compresses so food can pass down the trachea
- 12. bronchial tube, bronchus
