EXAMPLE SENTENCES OF RESPIRATORY

The __________ cavity protects soft organs like the stomach intestines and liver.

abdominal

Swollen __________ can cause breathing difficulties.

adenoids

The __________ spaces in the skull reduce weight.

air-containing

Oxygen passes from the __________ into the blood.

alveoli

The __________ of the lung is located just below the collarbone.

apex

The __________ of the lung expands during deep breathing.

base

The b_________ transport air into the lungs.

bronchi

The __________ lead to the alveoli.

bronchioles

The __________ in the trachea keeps it open.

cartilage

The __________ in the respiratory tract trap dust.

cilia

A broken __________ can be very painful.

collarbone

The __________ contracts when we inhale.

diaphragm

The __________ prevents food from entering the airway.

epiglottis

__________ contain hemoglobin for oxygen transport.

Erythrocytes

Food moves through the __________ to the stomach.

esophagus

__________ removes carbon dioxide from the body.

Exhalation

The __________ of the lung connects the lung to the heart.

hilum

Deep __________ helps increase oxygen intake.

inhalation

The __________ directs food to the esophagus.

laryngopharynx

The __________ plays a key role in speech.

larynx

The right lung has three __________.

lobes

The __________ system helps fight infections.

lymphatic

The heart is located in the __________.

mediastinum

The __________ protects internal structures.

membrane

The __________ membrane traps pathogens.

mucous

__________ helps keep the respiratory tract moist.

Mucus

The __________ cavity is lined with mucous membrane.

nasal

Air passes through the __________ cavity.

nasopharynx

Air enters through the __________ into the nasal cavity.

nostrils/nares

The o_________ is part of both the digestive and respiratory systems.

oropharynx

The __________ tonsils help fight infections.

palatine

The __________ sinuses help humidify and filter air.

paranasal

The __________ pleura is attached to the rib cage.

parietal

The __________ is part of the digestive and respiratory systems.

pharynx

The __________ reduces friction during breathing.

pleura

Damage to the __________ parenchyma affects breathing.

pulmonary

The human body has 12 pairs of __________.

ribs

Infections in the __________ can cause headaches.

sinuses

The __________ gives shape to your head.

skull

The __________ cavity is protected by the rib cage.

thoracic

The __________ houses vital organs such as the heart and lungs.

thorax

The __________ cartilage is more prominent in males.

thyroid

The doctor recommended removing the __________.

tonsils

The t_________ carries air to the lungs.

trachea

The __________ pleura is directly attached to the lungs.

visceral

The __________ cords vibrate to produce speech.

vocal

moisten

To ________ is to add moisture, such as drinking water to soothe a dry throat.

lubricate

Saliva helps ________ food for easier swallowing.

division

The lungs have a ________ called lobes.

prominent

The ________ is a prominent part of the throat.

obstruct

A large piece of food can ________ the airway.

digested

Food is ________ in the stomach.

choke

Be careful not to ________ while eating too fast.

aspiration

________ occurs when food enters the airway instead of the stomach.

the root of...

The ________ is connected to the epiglottis.

irritation

Smoke can cause ________ in the throat and lungs.

solid

Bread is an example of a ________ food.

liquid

Water is a ________ that keeps us hydrated.

terminal

The bronchioles end in ________ alveoli where gas exchange occurs.

apex

The ________ of the heart points slightly to the left.

base

The ________ of the lung rests on the diaphragm.

hilum

The ________ is where blood vessels and nerves enter.