The respiratory system Flashcards
1
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Diaphragm
A
Serves as the main muscle of respiration separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity
2
Q
Sinuses
A
Lighten the weight of the skull, frontal, ethmoid, maxillary, and Sphenoid
3
Q
Larynx
A
Voice box
4
Q
Hypoxia
A
Diminished oxygenation to the tissue
5
Q
Anoxia
A
Extreme form, severe lack of oxygen in the tissues
6
Q
Endotracheal intubation
A
Insertion of artificial airway into the trachea
7
Q
Asphyxia
A
Denotes a severe decrease in the supply of oxygen in the body
