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Structure and function of the respiratory system

AB
PharynxCommon passage way for air and food
EpiglottisPrevents food/drink entering the lungs
LarynxProtects the trachea; also known as the voice box
TracheaA cartilagenous tube; also known as the windpipe
BronchusDivides into two; entering each lung
BronchiolesTiny tubes which go into all parts of the lungs
AlveoliTiny air sacs where gaseous exchange takes place
DiaphragmA muscle involved in breathing
Nasal cavityTraps foreign dust and particles
Respiratory systemSupplies the body cells with O2 and gets rid of CO2


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