Respiratory

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