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Flap of tissue that covers the opening to the windpipe during swallowing
Pharynx
Trachea
Epiglottis
bronchioles
What is the site of gas exchange?
alveoli
nose
lung
bronchi
The only externally visible part of the respiratory system
Eyes
Nose
Pharynx
Larynx
Which part of the Respiratory System plays a major role in speech? Also known as the voice box.
nose
pharynx
larynx
trachea
The two narrower tubes branching from the trachea that leads into the lungs
nose
bronchi
lungs
alveoli
A chamber behind the nose and mouth that leads to the trachea and is part of the digestive system and respiratory system.
pharynx
trachea
epiglottis
larynx
The large muscle that contracts and relaxes and moves air in and out of the lungs.
epiglottis
alveoli
diaphragm
trachea
An air tube that is held open by C-shaped rings of cartilage. Also known as the windpipe.
pharynx
trachea
nose
alveoli
The flap of tissue at the bottom of the pharynx which keeps food and liquids out of the rest of your respiratory system.
pharynx
larynx
trachea
epiglottis
The air tubes in your lungs branch off into smaller, narrower tubes called
bronchioles
trachea
larynx
cilia
Tiny hairlike structures that line your nose and most other airways of the respiratory system.
larynx
alveoli
cilia
diaphragm
The main organs of the respiratory system
heart
lungs
esophagus
trachea
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