respiratory Flashcards
Dx
diagnosis
TB
tuberculosis
Epitaxis
nosebleed
Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
Alveoli
_________________ is everything that can be held in your lungs.
total lung capacity
How many lobes are in the left lung?
2
The structure of the nasal cavity affects sound production during speech.
True
The lungs are surrounded by a serous membrane called the ______________
pleura
The trachea is located ____________________________ to the esophagus.
Anterior
What structure gives the lungs the look of a sponge?
alveoli
The esophagus is located ____________ to the trachea?
posterior
Which of the following is NOT a reason objects inhaled are more likely to lodged in the right bronchus?
Longer
The _________ warms, moistens, and filters incoming air, smells, and provides resonating chambers for speech and sound production
nasal cavity
What is the sac that surrounds the lungs and reduce friction?
pleura
windpipe
trachea
