respiratory system

3. the process of releasing air from the lungs
4. a condition in which the bronchi, the tubes that carry air to the lungs, become inflamed
7. the act of drawing in air through the nose or mouth
8. muscle that separate the lungs from the abdomen
12. a passage way that connect the mouth and nose to the esophagus and larynx
16. the tiny sacs in the lungs where oxygen enters the blood stream
20. a condition in which the lungs are unable to get enough oxygen
21. the speed at which a person inhales and exhale
23. a condition that makes the airways in the lungs narrow, causing breathing problems
24. a pair of organs responsible for breathing

1. a lung infection that can cause coughing, chest pains and difficult breathing
2. a healthcare professional who is trained to treat conditions affecting the lungs and airways
5. the process by which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged at the cellular level
6. the organ that contain the vocal cords and is used for breathing and producing sound
9. an infectious disease caused by a bacteria that can damage the lungs and other organs
10. a waste product of respiration
11. the exchange of gases between the air and the blood that takes place in the alveoli of the lungs
13. gas essential for life
14. a chronic lung disease that causes the air sacs in the lungs to loose their elasticity, making it hard to exhale
15. the space inside the nose where air is filtered and humidified
17. passage that connect trachea to the lungs
18. passage way between the larynx and lungs
19. the tiny hair like structures in the respiratory tract that play a role in moving mucus and other substances
22. the process of inhaling and exhaling