The Respiratory System

Front

Structure that divides the nose into two hollow spaces

Back

Nasal Septum

Front

Tiny hair like structures

Back

Cilia

Front

Tube extending from the larynx to the center of the chest

Back

Trachea

Front

Smaller branches of the bronchi

Back

Bronchioles

Front

Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and blood stream

Back

External Respiration

Front

Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and blood stream

Back

Internal Respiration

Front

When the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, and air is forced out of the lungs and air passages

Back

Expiration

Front

Respiratory disorder usually caused by a sensitivity to an allergen such as dust, pollen, and animal, medications, or a food

Back

Asthma

Front

Inflammation of the Bronchi

Back

Bronchitis

Front

Any chronic lung disease that results in obstruction of the airways

Back

COPD