Respiratory Anatomy Definitions Flashcards
1
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External respiration
A
Exchange of air in lung capillaries
2
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Internal respiration
A
Exchange of gasses in the cells
3
Q
Mediastinum
A
Middle of chest where trachea divides into two branches
4
Q
Bronchi
A
Each leads to a separate lung
5
Q
Lungs
A
Lobes that are mirror images
6
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Hilum
A
Blood vessels, nerves, lymphatic tissue, and bronchial tubes enter and exit
