Bronchi and bronchioles
the trachea splits into two bronchi
both bronchi branch into smaller tubes called bronchioles
bronchiole terminal parts (ends), are covered w/ alveoli
bronchus singular
alveolus singular
alveoli
functional units, hollow sacs for gas exchange occurring w/ the lungs
thin and moist so air can enter the membrane
surrounded by capillaries
Bronchi
mucus membranes + cartilage rings
Bronchioles
mucus membranes only
lung
bronchus + bronchioles + alveoli
breathing
rib cage and diaphragm
inhalation
ribs move upward and outward, also the diaphragm pushes down
exhalation
ribs move downward and inward, also diaphragm pushes up