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trachea
carries air from the mouth to the lungs
ribs
protect the lungs
intercoastal muscles
expand and contract during breathing
alveolus
location of gas exchange
diaphragm
layer of muscle, expands and contracts during breathing
bronchioles
small branches of the bronchus carry air to the alveoli
bronchi
one bronchus carries air into each lung
lung
organ of gas exchange
epiglottis
covers the trachea when swallowing
nose
air is warmed and moistened when it enters
c-shaped rings of cartilage
hold the trachea open
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