Chapter 7 Flashcards
Terms
Treachea
Windpipe
Bronchus ( plural: Bronchi)
The bifurcation of the trachea
Bronchials
Smallest branches of the Bronchi
Alveolus( plural: Alveoli)
Air Sacs in thr Lungs
Cappillary
Smallest Blood Vessel
Erythrocytes
Red Blood Cells
Bifurcation
Splitting into two branches
Cilia
thin hairs attatched to the mucous mambrane epithelium lining the respiratory tract.
Carbon dioxide
Gas released by tissue cells and transported to the heart and lungs for exhalation
Diaphragm
Thin, muscular partition seperating the thacacic and abdominal cavities
Epiglottis
Leaf-like piece of cartilage over the trachea to prevent aspiration of food
Expiration
Breathing out; exhalation
External repiration
Gas exchange occurring in the lungs
Glottis
opening to the voice box( larynx)
Inspiration
Breathing in; inhalation
Internal Respiration
Gas exchange occurring at the tissue level
Larynx
voice box
Mediastinum
Space between the lungs
Mucous Membrane
Specialized form of epithial tissue that secretes mucus
Mucus
Slimy substance produced by mocous membrane
Olfactory
Condition of smelling
Oxygen
Gas that enters the blood through the lungs and travels to the heart to be pumped to the rest of the body
Pharynx
Throat
Pleura
Membrane surrounding each lung
Pleural Cavity
Space between the pleural membranes and surrounding each lung
Respiration
Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and atmosphere
Ventilation
Exchange of gas in an enclosed space
Atelectasis
Incomplete dilation of a lung
Ausculation
Listening with a stethoscope to sounds within the body
Agonal
Respirations near death
Antitussives
Substance used to control and prevent coughing
Asphyxia
Blockage of breathing
Asthma
Chronic inflammation disorder marked by dyspnea and wheezing
Emphysema
Lung disease caused by enlargement of the Aveoli
Epistaxis
Nosebleed
Hyperpnea
Increased depth of breathing
Hyperventilation
Abnormal, rapid, deep breathing
Hypopnea
Slow or shallow breathing
Intubation
Placement of a tube
Matestasis
To spread beyond control
Mucolytics
Substance used to breakdown or dissolve musus
Palliative
Relieving symptons, but not curing
Paroxysmal
Sudden occurence such as a spasm or seizure
Percussion
Tapping a surface to determine the density of the underlying structure
Phlegm
Thick mucus excreted in large quantities
Pleural effusion
Escape of fluid into the pleural cavity
Pneumonia
Acute inflammation anf infection of the aveoli
Purulent
containing pus
Rules and Crackles
Cracking noises heard on inspiration due to fluid in the aveoli
Rhonchi
Wheezing
Sputum
Mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea
Stridor
Stained shrill heard during inspiration due to an airway obstruction
Onc/o
tumor
Alveoli/o
air sacs
Bronchi/o
Bronchial tube
Bronch/o
Bronchial tube
Bronchiol/o
Bronchioles
Capn/o
Carbon dioxide
Cyan/o
Blue
Diaphragmat/o
Diaphragm
Epiglott/o
Epiglottis
Furc/o
Forking; branching
Gastr/o
Stomach
Glott/o
Glottis
Hem/o
Blood
Laryng/o
Larynx; voice box
Lob/o
Lobe