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Chapter 17- Respiratory Flashcards

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Around the circumference of the areolar ducts are numerous

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Alveoli

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Two or more alveoli that share a common opening

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Alveolar sacs

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The ear canals located in the middle ear that equalize air pressure preventing hearing distortion

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Auditory/eustachian tube

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Smaller branches of segmental bronchi

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Bronchioles

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Large, leaf-shaped piece of cartilage of the larynx that blocks food from entering the trachea when we swallow

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Epiglottis

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The exchange of gases between the lungs and blood

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External respiration

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Movement of the air into the lungs

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Inhalation/inspiration

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Exchange of gases between the blood and body cells

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Internal respiration

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Voice box

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Larynx

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Divides the nose into right and left nasal cavities

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Nasal septum

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Control center in the brain for evaluating sensory info of touch, pain, balance, taste, and temperature

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Parietal pleura

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The amount of pressure that has contributes to the total pressure

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Partial pressure

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A single bone of a fingers and toes

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Pharynx

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13
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Inflammation of the pleural cavity

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Pleurisy/pleuritis

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The overall exchange of gases between the atmosphere, blood, and cells

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Respiration

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15
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Fluid inside he respiratory membrane

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Surfactant

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Adam’s apple

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Thyroid cartilage

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Windpipe

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Trachea

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Breathing; movement of air between the atmosphere and lungs

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Ventilation

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Inflammation of the bronchi

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Bronchitis

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Characterized by the destru of the wall of the aveoli

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Emphysema

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The most comm cause of cancer deaths in the US

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Lung cancer

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Inherited disease. Mucus becomes very thick or viscous

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Cystic fibrosis

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Breathing becomes difficult. Excessive exposure to asbestos , silica, or coal dust

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Pneumoconosis

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Any infection of the lungs

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Pneumonia

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Chronic bacterial infection that actually affects the lungs

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Tuberculosis/TB

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