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17.1 Science Vocab.
Term | Definition |
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respiration | the process in which oxygen and glucose undergo a complex series of chemical reactions inside cells. |
cilia | tiny hairlike extensions that can move together in a sweeping motion. |
pharynx | the throat. |
trachea | the windpipe. |
bronchi | the passages that direct air into the lungs. |
lungs | the main organs of the respiratory system. |
alveoli | sights of gas exchange. |
diaphragm | a large, dome shaped muscle that plays an important role in breathing. |
larynx | the voice box. |
vocal cords | two folds of connective tissue that produce your voice. |