Chapter 12 Vocab Flashcards
adenoids
lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx
aveolus
air lac in the lung
apex of the lung
tip or uppermost portion of the lung
base of the lung
lower portion of the lung
bronchioles
smallest branches of the bronchi; lead to alveolar ducts
bronchus
branch of the trachea that is a passageway into the lung; bronchial tube
carbon dioxide (CO2)
gas expelled by body cells when oxygen and carbon atoms from food combine; exhaled through lungs
cilia
thin hairs attached to the mucous membrane lining the respiratory tract; clear bacteria from lung
diaphragm
muscle separating chest and abdomen; contracts to pull air into lung, relaxes to push air out
epiglottis
lid-like piece of cartilage that covers the larynx; prevents food from entering
expiration
breathing out; exhalation
glottis
slit-like opening to the larynx
hilum of the lung
middle region; bronchi, blood vessels and nerves enter and exit
inspiration
breathing in; inhalation
larynx
voice box; contains vocal cords