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The Repiratory System

Across
_________ is a slippery secretion produced by the mucous membranes that protects and lubricates these tissues.
_________ respiration also known as cellular respiration, is the exchange of gases within the cells of the blood and tissue.
The _________ is the middle section of the chest cavity and is located between the lungs.
__________ is the progressive, long term loss of lung function. usually due to smoking .
The tonsils and ________ are part of the lymphatic system, they help protect the body from infection coming through the nose or the mouth .
The adenoids, also called the _____________ tonsils are higher up behind the nose and the roof of the mouth
The lower respiratory _________ consist of the bronchial tree and lungs.
The _________ receptors are nerve endings that act as the receptors for the sense of smell.
The ________ is a thin, moist, and slippery membrane that covers the outer surface of the lungs and lines the inner surface of the thoracic cavity.
Suffix meaning specialist
_______ also known as nose bleeding.
The _________ are where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place
Acronym for chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease.
Down
The __________ palate is the muscular posterior portion of the roof of the mouth that moves up and backward during swallowing to close off the nasopharynx
_________ also known as a runny nose.
________ lines the nose.
___________ respiration is the act of bringing air in and out of the lungs from the outside environment and in the process exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide.
The _________ system supplies the blood with oxygen for transportation to the cells in all parts of the body.
The _______ lungs have three lobes.
The __________ nerves stimulate the diaphragm and cause it to contract.
The ________ is a lid-like structure located at the base of the tongue it swings downward and closes off the laryngopharynx so food does not enter the trachea and the lungs.
The ______________ also known as the voice box is a triangular chamber located between the pharynx and the trachea.
The ______ lung has two lobes.
The ______ which is commonly known as the throat receives the air after it pass through the nose or mouth as well as food.
The Larynx contains the _________ cords.