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The gas necessary for energy production
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Oxygen
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The expelled air that is a waste product of the body's metabolism
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Carbon Dioxide
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The exchange of gases between a living organism and its environment
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Respiration
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Cartilage that separates the right and left nasal cavities.
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Septum
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Air cavity that conducts fluids from the eustachian tubes and tear ducts to and from the nasopharynx.
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Sinus
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Tubes that connect the ear with the nasal cavity.
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Eustachian Tube
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Tubular vessels that drain tears and debris from th eyes into the nasal cavity.
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Nasolacrimal Ducts
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A nare is also known as a?
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Nostil
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The lining in body cavities that handle air transport; usally contains small, mucous-secreting cells.
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Mucous membrane
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Slippery secreation that lubricates and protects airway surface.
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Mucus
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What is the purpose of the Upper Airway?
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To filters, warms, and moistens incoming air.
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3 Components of the Upper Airway are?
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1. Nasal Cavity
2. Oral Cavity
3. Pharynx
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What structure connects the pharynx with the trachea.
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Larynx
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What are 5 components of the Lower Airway
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1. Trachea
2. Bronchi
3. Alveoli
4. Lung parenchyma
5. Pleura
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What are elastin fibers?
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Helps give the aveoli stability so they don't flatten
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