The ____________________ Is Primarily Concerned with Protecting Our Environment; the Air

question 22

Short Answer

The ____________________ is primarily concerned with protecting our environment; the air, land and water.

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration.

Right Lung

The larger of the two lungs, located on the right side of the thorax, divided into three lobes and responsible for respiratory function.

Lower Respiratory System

The part of the respiratory system including the trachea, bronchi, and lungs, involved in the vital process of gas exchange.

Epiglottis

A flap of cartilage located at the entrance of the larynx, which closes during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the airway.