Across
- 2. The two main branches of the trachea leading into the lungs.
- 6. Structure that contains the vocal cords and is involved in producing sound and protecting the airway.
- 7. Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs in the lungs.
- 8. Windpipe that connects the larynx to the bronchi.
- 9. Process of exchanging gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment.
Down
- 1. Gas essential for cellular respiration and obtained through breathing.
- 3. Tiny blood vessels where gas exchange occurs between the bloodstream and tissues.
- 4. Flap of tissue that prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.
- 5. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often caused by infections or irritants.