A | B |
gas exchange | process of exchanging O2 and CO2 with environment |
diffusion across cell membrane | gas exchange in protists and hydra |
respiratory system | needed by complex organisms |
respiratory surface | thin membrane where gases are exhanged |
moisture | necessary to allow gases to cross membrane |
skin | respiratory surface of earthworm |
fluid-filled ends of tracheal tubes | respiratory surface of grasshopper |
alveoli | respiratory surface in humans |
spiracles | openings in surface of grasshopper which allow gas to enter and leave |
tracheal tubes | carry air directly to cells of grasshopper |
gills | respiratory surface of lobster, for example |
function of nose | warm, filter, and moisturize air |
function of trachea | bring air to lungs |
bronchioles | small tubes branching throughout lungs |
bronchi | two tubes branching off trachea |
diaphragm | large muscle beneath the lungs |
inhalation | occurs when diaphragm contracts, moving down |
exhalation | occurs when diaphragm relaxes, moving up |
epiglottis | blocks food from entering larynx |
larynx | contains vocal cords |
cilia | found on cells lining the nose, pharynx and trachea |
asthma | spasm or constricting of bronchioles |
emphysema | damage to alveoli |
pneumonia | excess fluid in alveoli |
bronchitis | inflammation of bronchioles |
pleura | protective fluid-filled membranes surrounding the lungs |