Biology
- Epiglottis
Term: epiglottisLiterally meaning: upon the tongueOrigin: Anc Greek???-/epi(=prefix meaning ?upon?, ?above? ?besides?)+ ??????/glossa(=tongue, language) Coined/History(?)Definition The epiglottis is a flap is a flaplike projection that attached to the...
- Trachea Or Windpipe
Term: trachea or windpipe Origin: Anc Greek ???????/tracheia(= feminine gender of ??????/trachys=rough) > verb ???????/tarazo(=ruffle) because of rough cartilaginous structure?s of trachea. Coined : The ancient Greegs considerated that trachea a conduit...
- Pharynx
Term: pharynx (throat) Origin: Anc Greek ??????/fagima (=food) + ??????/agagon(carry) > ????? (Homer) simple past ?? of verb ?????/esthio(=eat). According to some dictionaries maybe there is a relation to ancient word ??????/pharanx(-chasm,...
- Breathing And Exchange Of Gases
Click here for PDFRespiration is the oxidation of nutrients in the living cells to release energy for biological work. Breathing is the exchange of O2 from the atmosphere with CO2 produced by the cells. Respiratory organs· General...
- Respiratory System.
Respiratory System.The cells of our body consume oxygen in order to obtain energy. In this process, called oxidation, the cells burn glucose using oxygen, releasing carbon dioxide, and obtaining the necessary energy to carry out several metabolic processes....
Biology
larynx
Term: larynx or Adam's apple
Origin: Anc Greek ??????/larynx(=larynx) >
????/lali(voice) + ??????/ag????(=carry)
Definition:
Larynx is an organ of respiratory tract, in the neck of human and other animals located between the pharynx and the trachea. Larynx serves three major body functions: talking, swallowing and breathing.
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- Epiglottis
Term: epiglottisLiterally meaning: upon the tongueOrigin: Anc Greek???-/epi(=prefix meaning ?upon?, ?above? ?besides?)+ ??????/glossa(=tongue, language) Coined/History(?)Definition The epiglottis is a flap is a flaplike projection that attached to the...
- Trachea Or Windpipe
Term: trachea or windpipe Origin: Anc Greek ???????/tracheia(= feminine gender of ??????/trachys=rough) > verb ???????/tarazo(=ruffle) because of rough cartilaginous structure?s of trachea. Coined : The ancient Greegs considerated that trachea a conduit...
- Pharynx
Term: pharynx (throat) Origin: Anc Greek ??????/fagima (=food) + ??????/agagon(carry) > ????? (Homer) simple past ?? of verb ?????/esthio(=eat). According to some dictionaries maybe there is a relation to ancient word ??????/pharanx(-chasm,...
- Breathing And Exchange Of Gases
Click here for PDFRespiration is the oxidation of nutrients in the living cells to release energy for biological work. Breathing is the exchange of O2 from the atmosphere with CO2 produced by the cells. Respiratory organs· General...
- Respiratory System.
Respiratory System.The cells of our body consume oxygen in order to obtain energy. In this process, called oxidation, the cells burn glucose using oxygen, releasing carbon dioxide, and obtaining the necessary energy to carry out several metabolic processes....