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Nasal Cavity- filters out particles and warms air
Palate- separates mouth and nasal cavity so breathing and eating can take place simultaneously
Epiglottis- covers the glottis when swallowing food
Larynx- vocal cords stretched across lumen, at the beginning of trachea
Trachea- windpipe, has semicircular cartilage rings which prevent it from collapsing.
Bronchus- division of the trachea into two, has cartilage rings
Bronchiole- further branching of the bronchus, has no cartilage rings
Alveoli- small air sacs only one cell thick where gas exchange takes place
Lungs- made of Bronchus, bronchiole and alveoli
Intercostal Muscles- move the rib cage, thus changing volume of thoracic cavity and causing inspiration and expiration (breathing in and out)
Sternum- attached to each pair of ribs
Pleural membrane- surround the lungs and thoracic cavity
Pleural fluid- moistens surfaces of membranes to prevent friction
Diaphragm- muscular structure separating abdominal cavity and thorax
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CPR artificially takes over the functions of which two body systems?
CPR focus is respiratory and circulatory systems.
What are the functions of the organs and systems of the respiratory system?
teeth bones ligament
What structure has both respiratory and digestive functions?
pharynxThe pharynx is in both the respiratory and digestive systems.
What is the parts of the respiratory system and their functions?
the nostrail trachea bronchi lungs alveolus diaphrarm
What are the functions of the cardiovascular Lymphatic and respiratory systems?
the lymphatic system only carries fluid away from tissues
What is the importance of aerobics in body parts?
i think aerobics is also good 4 respiratory systems
What are the three functions of the blood when the circulatory system is working with the respiratory system?
The three functions of the blood when the circulatory system is working with the respiratory system are to take in needed gases from the lungs, expel waste gases from the tissues, and carry hormonal messages that communicate the body's needs to the respiratory adn circulatory systems.
What is bodily functions?
Bodily functions are essential processes that occur within the human body to maintain health and life. They include activities such as breathing, digestion, circulation, and excretion, among others. These functions are controlled by various systems within the body, such as the respiratory, digestive, and circulatory systems.
What organ contains the trachea and the esophagus?
The trachea and esophagus are parts of two organ systems, the respiratory and gastrointestinal, respectively.
How body system interact to ensure the body functions and grow?
The body system will interact to ensure that the body functions and grows. All the main systems and organs will coordinate to ensure that the body works properly. The main systems in the body include respiratory, blood circulation, digestive and excretory systems.
What two body systems does the pharynx belong to?
The Digestive system, and the Respiratory system.
What are the main parts of the body?
The main parts of the body are divided into systems. Most anatomy and physiology texts refer to ten systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.
