Ch 8 Respiratory System Flashcards
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Respiration
Combination of process that provide oxygen to and remove carbon dioxide form all body cells
pulmonary ventilation
breathing
inspiration
inhalation
expiration
exhalation
pulmonologist
Dr specializing in anatomy, physiology and pathology of the lungs
Parts of Upper Respiratory Tract
Nasal Cavity
Paranasal Sinuses
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
throat (between upper and lower respiratory tracts)
Parts of Lower Respiratory Tract
Left / Right Bronchus
Bronchioles
alveoli
Lung Capillaries
diaphragm
muscular wall separating abdomen from thoracic cavity
pleura
membrane surrounding each lung and the chest cavity
alveoli/o
alveolus (pl. of alveoli)
bronch/o
bronchi/o
bronchus (pl. of bronchi)
bronchiol/o
bronchiole
epiglott/o
epiglottis
laryng/o
larynx
lob/o
lobe
nas/o
rhin/o
nose
phren/o
diaphragm
or mind
pleur/o
pleura
pharyng/o
pharynx
plumon/o
pulm/o
pneum/o
pneumon/o
lung
trache/o
trachea
dyspnea
shortness of breath
bradypnea
fewer than 12 breaths / min