built like vacuum hose
Cavities aligned with thin and wet membranes
where gas exchange occurs
Lung volume increases
ridgid with rings
pressure in the lungs increase
pressure in the lung decreases
includes bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveoli
Contains mucus and hairs that filter out dust particles from entering your lungs
separates your thorax from your abdomen
contracts and retracts when breathing in and out
this is where oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse in and out your lungs
Lung volume decreases
splits in two forming left and right bronchus
size of thoracic cage increases
Size of thoracic cage decreases
warms and moistens incoming air