respiratory system Flashcards
is the network of organs and tissues that help you breath
respiratory system
major muscle in the respiratory system
diaphragm
is the process of breathing; inspiration and expiration
pulmonary ventialation
is the process of gas exchange on atmosphere and body tissues
external repiration
carried out by the cardiovascular system; process of distributing oxygen throughout the body
respiratory gas transport
main external opening in the respiratory system
nose
to warm, moisturize, and filter air
nasal cavity
also known as the voicebox; used for breathing, swallowing and talking
larynx
floating bone at the upper part of the larynx
hyoid
also known as the windpipe; connects the larynx to the bronchi allows air to pass through
trachea
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tube
bronchitis
chronic condition wherein airways that deliver air to the lungs become swollen and narrowed
asthma
is potentially serious illness that mainly affects the lungs
tuberculosis