Respiratory System

Small openings in the alveolar walls.

• trachea

• surfactant

• pores of Kohn

• mediastinum

• conchae

Uneven, scroll-like nasal bones.

• mediastinum

• pores of Kohn

• surfactant

• trachea

• conchae

Voice box.

• mediastinum

• pores of Kohn

• larynx

• surfactant

• trachea

Serous membrane that surrounds the lungs.

• mediastinum

• pores of Kohn

• surfactant

• trachea

• pleural sac

Adam’s apple.

• surfactant

• pores of Kohn

• mediastinum

• trachea

• thyroid cartilage

Reduces surface tension in the alveoli.

• surfactant

• trachea

• conchae

• pores of Kohn

• mediastinum

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Air-filled cavities that surround the nose.

• trachea

• mediastinum

• pores of Kohn

• surfactant

• sinuses

The area of the thoracic cavity between the lungs.

• surfactant

• trachea

• vital capacity

• pores of Kohn

• mediastinum

The total amount of air that can be forcibly expired after maximum inspiration.

The amount of air inhaled in a normal breath.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-5