what is the scientific name for the voicebox?
larynx
what part of the blood carries oxygen?
red blood cells
what is the name of the flap that covers the glottis
the epiglottis
Name label A and C
A. right atrium
C. left atrium
what is the lung capacity of an adult
6 liters
what is the name of the liquid part of the blood?
plasma
what is external respiration?
the process of inhaling and exhaling air.
what part of the blood fights infection?
white blood cells
What part of the throat can be felt under the chin as the Adam's apple?
the larnyx
what carries blood away from the heart?
arteries
name the main artery in the body
aorta
What is the purpose of valves?
Valves prevent the back-flow of blood
what is internal respiration?
the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood cells and tissue cells.
what is the name of the part that clots blood?
platelets
where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
alveoli
what carries blood to the heart?
veins
what is the scientific name for the windpipe?
trachea
name the three types of blood vessels
arteries, veins, capillaries
What is the name of the bronchi that enters the lung?
Secondary bronchi or bronchioles.
what is the percentage of the blood that plasma makes up?
55%
Explain how the body reacts to pollen when you have bronchial asthma.
When the pollen is inhaled, the bronchial tubes release chemicals to tighten the tube and cause the lining to swell. It allows you to breathe in, but makes breathing out difficult.
what blood vessels allow for gas exchange?
capillaries
what is the major vein in the body
Vena Cava
name the four components of the blood.
Red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets.
What is the name of the sac like structures in the lungs?
alveoli
what are the two different types of white blood cells?
neutrophils and natural killer cells.
What is the difference between bronchitis and pneumonia?
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial lining, pneumonia is when bronchitis goes untreated and fluid begins to fill the lungs.
What are the names of B and D?

B= right ventricle
D= left ventricle
name the part of the heart that divides it into right and left sides.
septum