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respiratory system

The major parts of the respiratory system.

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PharynxIt is located between your nasal cavaity and your esophagus, and is a pathway for both food and air.
larynxThis is where your vocal cards are attached.
tracheaIt is about 12 cm long, and is lined with mucous membranes and cilia to trap dust, bacteria, and pollen.
bronchiTwo short branches at the end of the trachea that carry air into the lungs.
alveoliClusters of tiny thin-walled sacs.
diaphragmIs a muscle beneath your lungs that helps move air in and out of your body.
emphysemaIs a disease in which the alveoli in the lungs lose therir ability to expand and contract.
chronoic bronchitisA disease in which too much mucus is produced in the brochial tubes.
asthmaIs a disorder of the lungs in which there may be shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing.


Michael T. Stewart

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