Respiratory system Flashcards
external respiration
exchange of air in lungs and between capillaries
internal respiration
exchange of gases in the cells
epistaxis
nose bleeding
diphtheria
pseudomembrane on tonsils
asthma
caused by combination of genetic and environmental factors
bronchiectasis
permanent enlargement of parts of the airways of the lung
emphysema
hyperinflation of air sacs due to loss of elasticity
copd
characterized by long term breathing problems and poor airflow
lung cancer
malignant lung tumor (uncontrolled cell growth
atelectasis
collapse or closure of the lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange
pleural effusion
disorder with liquid buildup in pleural space
pneumothorax
abnormal collection of air or gas
pneumonconiosis
lung disease caused by inhaling dust
asbestosis
construction dust
anthracosis
coal dust
silicosis
silicon particles
pneumonia
caused by infection with viruses or bacteria, inflammation of lung (alveoli)
deep vein thrombosis
formation of blood clot within a deep vein can cause pulmonary embolism (clot to lung)
pulmonary embolism
blockage of lungs main artery by a substance that has traveled through bloodstream
ventilation perfusion scan
inhalation of radioactive gas for imaging ventilation
spirometry
measures lung function (amount and speed in which air is inhaled/exhaled)
