The Respiratory System Crossword

The respiratory system is the process of inhaling ________ and expelling carbon dioxide
These are tiny hair situated in the nasal cavity that form part of the air cleaning system
Apart from the nasal cavity, this is another air passage
The ______________ allows both food and air to enter
This is a flap at the back of the throat which prevents food from going down the trachea
Here is where the voice is produced
Another term instead of voice box
A passage of airway that conducts air into the lungs
These are branches of the bronchi
These are the main organs of the respiratory system
These bones protect the lungs
A membrane that covers the lungs, a lubricant to protect against friction.
This is the major muscle of the respiratory system
Breathing involves two types of movement, inspiration and _______________
The __________________________ muscles raise the ribs and push out the sternum which makes the cavity larger
If we increase our activity the breathing rate increases greatly causing, __________________ breathing
The amount of air which breathe out in and out normally, is called ________ volume
The amount of air taken in after a normal expiration when forced breathing is taking place is called ______________ capacity
________ capacity is the largest volume of air which can be expired after the deepest possible inspiration