Medical Terminology-Respiratory System Detailed
Questions And Expert Answers
Nose - ANS Nas/o
Sinuses - ANS Sinus/o
Epiglottis - ANS Epiglott/o
Pharynx - ANS Pharyng/o
Larynx - ANS Laryng/o
Trachea - ANS Trache/o
Bronchi - ANS Broncho/o bronchi/o
Alveoli - ANS Alveol/o
Lungs - ANS Pneum/o pneumon/o
Upper respiratory system - ANS Nose mouth pharynx epiglottis larynx trachea
, Lower respiratory system - ANS Bronchi Tree, lungs
Tonsil - ANS Tonsil/o
Function of a nose - ANS Exchange of air during inhaling and exhaling as well as
warms, moistures and filters air
Function of sinus - ANS Provides mucus and makes skull lighter as well as aids in
sound production
Function of epiglottis - ANS Closes off the trachea during swallowing
Function of pharynx - ANS Transports air to and from the nose to the trachea
Function of larynx - ANS Makes speech possible
Function of trachea - ANS Transports air to and from the pharynx to the bronchi
Function of the bronchi - ANS Transports air from trachea to lungs
Function of alveoli - ANS Air sacs that exchange gases pulmonary capillary blood
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