18.1 The Respiratory System
Name:
What are the two main functions of the respiratory system?
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Respiration:
Breathing:
How many times a day do you breath?
What percentage of air is made up of oxygen?
As air travels from the outside environment to the lungs it goes through the following
organs: Nose, pharynx, trachea, and bronchi.
Define each organ and describe its function.
Nose:
Pharynx:
Trachea:
Bronchi:
What is the main organ of the respiratory system?
Alveoli:
Diaphragm:
Larynx:
Vocal Cords:
Which type of vocal cords have high tones?
Which type of vocal cords have low tones?