Chapter 9 Key Terms Flashcards
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alveoli
A
tiny, grape-like sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs
2
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bronchi
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tubes that carry air into lungs
3
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lungs
A
primary organs of respiration
4
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pharynx
A
throat
5
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pleura
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the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest
6
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pulmonologist
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physician who specializes in the study and treatment of disease and disorders of the respiratory system
7
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pulmonology
A
study of the respiratory system
8
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trachea
A
windpipe
