Identify the term being described by each of the statements below.
1. This refers to the movement of air from the outside environment into the
blood vessels.
2. Hairlike structures found in the trachea for filtering and cleaning air are
known by this term.
3. The flap that closes to prevent the entry of food into the respiratory tract.
4. The small sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
5. The dome-shaped muscle that allows breathing.
6. The cavity that contains the lungs.
7. This is known as the voice box.
8. A disease caused by viruses entering the respiratory tract.
9. The small blood vessels where oxygen enters.
10.Muscles in between ribs that allow breathing.
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Answer:
1. This refers to the movement of air from the outside environment into the
blood vessels. alveoli
2. Hairlike structures found in the trachea for filtering and cleaning air are
known by this term. cilia line
3. The flap that closes to prevent the entry of food into the respiratory tract.
epiglottis
4. The small sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. alveoli
5. The dome-shaped muscle that allows breathing. d iaphragm
6. The cavity that contains the lungs. chest cavity
7. This is known as the voice box. Larynx
8. A disease caused by viruses entering the respiratory tract. viruses
9. The small blood vessels where oxygen enters. aorta
10.Muscles in between ribs that allow breathing. intercostal muscles