Respiratory system

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  1. 3. Helps athletes with their respiratory system
  2. 4. The _____ transports air from the lower end of the larynx into the upper chest, where it divides into two branches (bronchi) that connect to the lungs.
  3. 7. Most often, the cancer develops in the main part of the lungs near the air sacs. DNA mutations in the lungs cause irregular cells to multiply and create an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, or a tumor
  4. 8. Symptoms, which include cough, fever, shaking chills and shortness of breath, can range from mild to severe.
  5. 10. _____ ______ is a form of COPD emphasized by a chronic cough. Usually, people cough up sputum (mucus from the lungs), especi
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  1. 1. ____ is defined as a common, chronic respiratory condition that causes difficulty breathing due to inflammation of the airways.
  2. 2. The _________ is a sheet of skeletal muscle located in the chest that helps breathing. During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts to create a vacuum that pulls air into the lungs.
  3. 5. The ___ ____, or mouth, includes two main areas. The vestibule is located between the cheeks and teeth, and the oral cavity is bounded by the teeth and contains the tongue.
  4. 6. This primary respiratory organ in the body is responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. There are two of these organs, one on each side of the body, that receive air from the bronchi.
  5. 7. The _____ is located in the front of the neck, just in front of the esophagus and above the trachea.
  6. 9. The ____ ____is the internal part of the nose. The openings that allow air to enter are called nares