medical terminology - ch. 12 test Flashcards
resp. system
adenoids
lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx
an air sac in the lung
alveolus
the upper portion of the lung is the ____ while the lower portion is the ____
apex, base
branches of the trachea leading into the lungs
bronchi
tiny hair-like structures on epithelial cells lining the respiratory tract
cilia
the muscle that separates the chest and abdomen
diaphragm
a piece of cartilage that covers the larynx
epiglottis
commonly known as the “voice box”
larynx
lymphatic tissue in the oropharynx
palatine tonsils
openings through the nose that carry air into the air passageways
nares
the slit-like opening to the voicebox
glottis
the region of a lung where the bronchus, blood vessels, and nerves enter and exit
hilum
the space between the double folded membrane that surrounds each lung
pleural cavity
the membrane that surroudns each lung and is closest to the lung tissue
visceral pleura
high levels of carbon dioxide in the blood
hypercapnia
abnormal condition of dust in the lungs
pneumoconiosis
laryngitis
inflammation of the voice box
cavities within the skull bones near the nose
paranasal sinuses
breathing is easier in the upright position
orthopnea
expelling sputum from the chest
expectoration
condition of decreased oxygen
hypoxia
pain associated with chest muscles
pleurodynia
hoarseness of the voice
dysphonia
discharge from the nose
rhinorrhea
