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| title | author | date | geometry |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL01113 Vocabulary Assignment 7 | Aidan Sharpe | March 10th, 2025 | margin=1in |
Nasopharynx
Where the nasal cavity opens above the soft palate.
Epiglottis
A structure that covers the opening to the voice box while swallowing.
Trachea
Another word for the windpipe that connects the upper respiratory tract to the primary bronchi.
Bronchus
The largest tubes within the lungs, branching from the trachea into the bronchioles.
Bronchial tree
The branching structure of the bronchi and bronchioles.
Alveoli
Air sacs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the lungs and pulmonary capillaries.
Partial pressure
The amount of pressure exerted by an individual gas within a gas mixture.
Gas exchange
The movement of gas between the alveoli and the blood in the pulmonary capillaries.
Breathing
The process of inhaling and exhaling.
Ventilation
The process of moving air in and out of the lungs.