Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
exchange of oxygen within lungs
A
external respiration
2
Q
exchange of oxygen within hemoglobin of a RBC
A
internal respiration
3
Q
amount of air that moves in and out of lungs during normal breath
A
tidal volume
4
Q
amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after deepest inhalation possible
A
vital capacity
5
Q
total amount of air lungs can hold
A
total lung capacity
6
Q
organs of respiratory system
A
nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tree, lungs
7
Q
exchange of oxygen within hemoglobin of a RBC
A
internal
8
Q
during respiration, air enters through nose and mouth into the
A
pharynx
9
Q
Disorder w/ symptoms of yellow-gray or green mucus, fever, coughing
A
bronchitis
10
Q
infection of the lower lung caused by bacteria, virus, or parasite
A
Pneumonia
11
Q
test used to diagnose asthma and COPD
A
spirometry
