Respiratory system and blood components

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Across
  1. 4. – Openings in the nose that allow air to enter the respiratory system.
  2. 6. blood cells – These cells defend the body against infections and foreign substances. Leukocytes – Another name for white blood cells.
  3. 7. – Two large tubes that branch off from the trachea and lead into each lung.
  4. 9. – A muscular tube behind the nose and mouth that connects to the larynx and esophagus.
  5. 10. muscles – Muscles between the ribs that assist with breathing by expanding and contracting the chest.
  6. 17. – The liquid part of blood that transports nutrients, hormones, and waste products.
  7. 18. sac- another name for alveoli
  8. 19. – Also known as the voice box; located in the throat and contains the vocal cords.
  9. 20. – Another name for platelets.
  10. 22. – Another name for red blood cells.
Down
  1. 1. – An alternative entry point for air, especially when nasal breathing is blocked.
  2. 2. – Smaller branches of the bronchi that lead to the air sacs in the lungs.
  3. 3. – A dome-shaped muscle below the lungs that contracts and flattens to help draw air in.
  4. 5. – Organs where oxygen is absorbed into the blood and carbon dioxide is removed.
  5. 8. – Bones that form the chest cage and protect the lungs and heart.
  6. 11. – The windpipe; a tube that carries air from the larynx to the bronchi.
  7. 12. blood cells – These cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and remove carbon dioxide. Erythrocytes – Another name for red blood cells.
  8. 13. another name for pharynx
  9. 14. – Another name for white blood cells.
  10. 15. – Tiny balloon-like structures in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the blood.
  11. 16. – These are small cell fragments that help blood to clot and stop bleeding. Thrombocytes – Another name for platelets.
  12. 21. box- another name for larynx