Lungs And Breathing Vocabulary

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• The main function of the respiratory system is gas exchange, which provides oxygen to the body and removes carbon dioxide.
• Ventilation is the mechanical movement of air into and out of the lungs, also known as breathing.
• Inhalation, also called inspiration, is the act of breathing in.
• Exhalation, also called expiration, is the movement of air out of the lungs.
• Respiration refers to the exchange of gases between the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries in the lungs.
• Bronchi are the main air passageways of the lungs that branch from the trachea into the left and right lung.
• Alveoli are small air sacs in the lungs where oxygen is pulled from the air.
• The diaphragm is a muscle below the lungs that contracts and releases to allow breathing.
• The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is the respiratory tube extending from the larynx to the bronchi.
• The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent aspiration of food or fluids.
• The word roots for lungs or air are pneum or pneumon, as seen in the term pneumonia.
• The larynx is the body part that allows speaking and contains vocal cords that vibrate to create sound.