This is where air enters the body first
what is the nose?
the process of moving air in and out of the lungs
breathing
this harmful habit damages the lungs
what is smoking
this system removes wastes from the body
excretory system
the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
hemoglobin
t/f: gas exchange occurs in the bronchi
false - alveoli
This structure is shared by the respiratory and digestive systems
what is the pharynx?
these tiny air sacs are where gas exchange occurs
alveoli
this chemical in smoke reduces oxygen in the blood
carbon monoxide
these organs filter blood and remove waste.
kidneys
the throat area that air and food pass through
pharynx
t/f: nicotine is addictive
true
this tube carries from the throat to the lungs
what is the trachea?
this gas moves from the lungs into the blood
oxygen
this disease involves destruction of lung tissue
emphysema
this liquid waste leaves the body
urine
the main function of the excretory system
removing wastes
why is the excretory system important?
removes wastes and maintains homeostasis
these are the branching tubes inside the lungs
bronchi
this waste gas moves from the blood into the lungs
carbon dioxide
this addictive substance speeds up heart rate
nicotine
this waste is produces from protein breakdown
urea
the process that produces carbon dioxide and water
cellular respiration
what prevents food from entering the lungs
epiglottis
this muscle helps you breathe by moving up and down
what is the diaphragm
this process releases energy from glucose using oxygen
cellular respiration
this disease can develop from tumors in the lungs
lung cancer
this tube carries from the kidney to the bladder
ureter
the structure that store urine
bladder
name two ways the body maintains homestasis
removing wastes and regulating water balance