Respiratory System Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. sheet of muscle that contracts and flattens out
  2. 5. respiration Process through which oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is let out
  3. 7. A flap in the throat that blocks the windpipe when food or liquid is swallowed
  4. 8. Breathing in air.
  5. 11. The alternate inhalation and exhalation of air.
  6. 14. exchange Process that takes place in the alveoli and exchanges CO2 and O2.
  7. 15. Involved in breathing and sound production
Down
  1. 1. Tiny sacs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged
  2. 2. Blowing out air.
  3. 4. An opening through which food is taken in
  4. 6. system The main system that allows us to breathe.
  5. 9. passage Allows air to pass through so the lungs can receive it
  6. 10. Organ in digestive tract that receives food
  7. 12. Windpipe that acts as a filter
  8. 13. Brings air into the nose and protects the nasal passage