Respiratory System

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Across
  1. 1. Windpipe, C-shaped cartilage that compresses so food can pass down the trachea
  2. 4. Bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide
  3. 5. 2 large tubes that branch out from the trachea and get air to the lungs
  4. 6. Air sacs where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occurs
  5. 8. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
  6. 10. Covers outer surfacec of the lungs and lines inner surdace of the thoracic cavity
  7. 11. Sleep
  8. 12. The act of taking in air as the diaphragm relaxes, forcing air out of the lungs
  9. 14. To Breathe
  10. 15. Throat, air to and from nose to trachea
Down
  1. 2. Closes off trachea during swallowing
  2. 3. Muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdomen. Makes breathing possible
  3. 7. Breathing Out
  4. 9. Provide Mucus, aid in sound production, make bones of skull lighter
  5. 13. Voice box, contains vocal cords, makes speech possible