Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the shape of a balloon. They are responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide (CO2) molecules into and out of your bloodstream.
The Trachea is a lengthy tube that connects the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi. The trachea is an important component of your respiratory system, it is made up of cartilage rings and it is bordered with mucus-producing cells.
The Epiglottis is a leaf-shaped cartilage flap found behind the tongue and at the top of the larynx (voice box). The epiglottis’ primary role is to seal off the windpipe while eating to prevent food from being unintentionally ingested.
Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the shape of a balloon. They are responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide (CO2) molecules into and out of your bloodstream.
The Trachea is a lengthy tube that connects the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi. The trachea is an important component of your respiratory system, it is made up of cartilage rings and it is bordered with mucus-producing cells.
The Epiglottis is a leaf-shaped cartilage flap found behind the tongue and at the top of the larynx (voice box). The epiglottis’ primary role is to seal off the windpipe while eating to prevent food from being unintentionally ingested.
References:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21205-respiratory-system#:~:text=The%20respiratory%20system%20is%20the,waste%20gases%20like%20carbon%20dioxide.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-are-alveoli-2249043
https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/epiglottis#1
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21828-trachea#:~:text=The%20trachea%20is%20the%20long,with%20cells%20that%20produce%20mucus