Respiratory System

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Across
  1. 2. small branch-like structure due to the bronchi repeatedly dividing
  2. 4. inflammation of bronchi and bronchial tubes
  3. 6. body part in the center of the face with two openings in which air enter through
  4. 10. a tube that carries air between the pharynx and bronchi
  5. 11. tiny, hair-like structures that filter inhaled air
  6. 13. wall of cartilage in the nose that splits it into two hollow spaces
  7. 14. the process of inhaling air
  8. 17. chronic respiratory condition in which the walls of the alveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity
  9. 19. system responsible for taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide
  10. 20. tiny spherical air sacs at the end of bronchioles
  11. 21. the process of gas exchange from the lungs to the bloodstream
  12. 22. internal organs that contain bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli; where blood gets oxygenated
  13. 23. the process of breathing
  14. 26. the process of exhaling air
  15. 27. inflammation or infection of the lungs, involves fluid buildup in the alveoli
Down
  1. 1. the process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and bloodstream, and bloodstream and cells; supplying the cells with oxygen to carry out functions
  2. 3. when the capillaries in the nose become congested and bleed (also called a nosebleed)
  3. 5. the process of gas exchange from the bloodstream to the cells
  4. 7. a leaf-shaped cartilage that closes the opening of the larynx when swallowing
  5. 8. two hollow spaces in the nose separated by the nasal septum
  6. 9. air spaces in the bones that improves the voice and creates mucus
  7. 12. condition in which an individual stop breathing while asleep
  8. 15. inflammation of the pleura
  9. 16. the membrane that encloses and surrounds the lungs
  10. 18. also known as the voice box; as air passes through this vibrates and creates sounds
  11. 19. the process of inspiration and expiration
  12. 20. respiratory disorder that causes wheezing, coughing, and tightness in chest
  13. 24. inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the sinuses
  14. 25. two tubes that carry air from the trachea to the lungs
  15. 27. a tube that carries are to the trachea and food to the esophagus