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Respiratory Functions
Diseases, Disorders, etc.
100
Little air sacks in the lungs. Oxygen passes through the walls of these.
Alveoli
100
Throat
Pharynx
100

The strong, curved muscle attached below the lungs to the lower ribs and backbone.

Diaphragm

100
Every cell in the body needs this in order to live and function.
Oxygen
100
Disorder which causes the small bronchial tubes to become narrow from time to time.
Asthma
200
The trachea branches off into two tubes called...?
Bronchi
200
Windpipe; the tube that leads to the lungs.
Trachea
200
Two saclike organs that replace the carbon dioxide in your blood with oxygen.
Lungs
200
Cells use oxygen and produce what gas?
Carbon dioxide
200
Lung infection
Pneumonia
300
Tiny blood vessels.
Capillaries
300
The flap of tissue that covers the trachea when swallowing.
Epiglottis
300
Why is smoking harmful?
-Cigarette smoke contains poisonous chemicals that harm the lungs and other parts of the body.

-As smoke particles get in the lungs and cool, they form a sticky tar that keeps the cilia from working properly.

-The smoke can also keep the alveoli from working properly.

300
When you _____(1)_____, you breathe in oxygen and other gases. When you _____(2)_____, you breathe out carbon dioxide and other gases.
1) inhale

2) exhale

300
Irritation to the lining of the airways which causes air to be violently released through the nose.
Sneeze
400

Like the lining of the nasal passages, the lining inside the trachea and bronchi has mucus and ______.

Cilia

400
Controls how you breathe.
Brain
400

Compare and contrast involuntary breathing with voluntary breathing.

-Both involuntary and voluntary breathing are necessary processes to provide oxygen to your body's cells.

-Involuntary breathing is automatic. It occurs when you are not thinking about breathing. Voluntary breathing takes place when you think about and control your breathing.

400

Why is it important for Christians to take care of their bodies?

A Christian's body was made by God and is important to Him. Taking care of our bodies is our responsibility and brings glory to God.

400
Sound caused by air that cannot move freely and causes parts of the mouth and throat to vibrate and hit together.
Snore
500
Voice box; contains vocal cords.
Larynx
500
These two parts change the space and pressure inside your body allowing you to breathe.
Chest muscles and diaphragm
500
What affects the pitch coming from the vocal cords?
The thickness and length of the vocal cords.
500
How does studying the respiratory system help someone worship God?
The amazing design and complexity of the human respiratory system are beyond our ability to compare or duplicate. As a person realizes this, he should glorify God because of His creation.
500

Causes some people to have a reaction to dust, pollen, or other particles in the air.

Allergies

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