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Alveoli

tiny hollow air sacs at the end of bronchioles where gas exchange occurs

Bronchi

passageways from the trachea into the lungs

Bronchioles

passageways which branch from the bronchi and lead to the alveoli

Cilia

sweep foreign matter out of the passageway

Diaphragm

dome-shaped muscle separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities; is the main

muscle of respiration

Epiglottis

tissue in the pharynx which prevents food or liquid from entering the trachea

Larynx

short passageway connecting the pharynx to the trachea regulating the amount of air

entering and exiting; contains the vocal cords

Lungs

major organs of respiration where gas exchange occurs

Nasal Cavity

chamber extending from the nares (nostrils) to the pharynx

Nose

serves as the major entrance and exit for the respiratory system

Parietal Pleura

layer lining the wall of the thoracic cavity

Pleural Cavity

fluid-filled space between parietal and visceral pleurae

Pharynx

tube connecting the nasal passages and mouth to the larynx

Respiratory System

body system responsible for the process of breathing and oxygenating blood for other

body tissues to use

Trachea

tube which extends from the larynx towards the lungs

Visceral Pleura

layer which covers the lungs