Respiratory System

The inner area of the nasal passage where air is warmed and cleaned by cilia and mucous membranes.

• Nasal Cavity
• Pharynx
• Larynx
• Trachea

The upper part of the throat between the mouth and the esophagus.

• Nasal Cavity
• Pharynx
• Larynx
• Trachea

The voice box, which lies in the front of the throat and is seen on the outside as the Adam's Apple. 

• Nasal Cavity
• Pharynx
• Larynx
• Trachea

The main tube through which air passes to and from the lungs, also called the windpipe.

• Nasal Cavity
• Pharynx
• Larynx
• Trachea

Tubes that lead to the lungs.

• Bronchi 
• Lungs
• Diaphragm
• Alveoli

Organs that contain bronchial tubes, bronchi, and alveoli in which exchange of oxygen and Carbon Dioxide takes place. 

• Bronchi 
• Lungs
• Diaphragm
• Alveoli

Muscle that separates the chest and abdominal cavities.

• Bronchi 
• Lungs
• Diaphragm
• Alveoli

Grape-like structure that is surrounded by capillaries and needed for gas exchange.  Site of diffusion/gas exchange.

• Bronchi 
• Lungs
• Diaphragm
• Alveoli

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

Pressure decreases, volume increases and air moves in.

• inhalation
• exhalation
• nasal cavity
• pharynx

Pressure increases, volume decreases and air moves out.

• inhalation
• exhalation
• nasal cavity
• pharynx