Chapter 9: Respiratory Flashcards

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the diffusion of gases

A

respiration

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body system that brings oxygen from the air into the body for delivery via the blood to the cells

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respiratory system

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2
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the intake of fresh air

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ventilation

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part of the respiratory system that consists of the nose, mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, and larynx

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upper respiratory tract

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4
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part of the respiratory system that consists of the trachea, bronchial tree, and lungs

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lower respiratory tract

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5
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air enters and exits the body through

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nose

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6
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combining forms for nose

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nas/o; rhin/o

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7
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rigidity of the nose of swine

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snout

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8
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the paired external openings of the respiratory tract

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nostrils; nares

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9
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warm-bloodied animals

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endotherms

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10
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scroll-like cartilages covered with highly vascular mucous membranes

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nasal turbinates

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11
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passage in the nasal cavity

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meatus

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12
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combining form for opening or passageway

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meat/o

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