Module 4 - L6 Pathology of the Respiratory System Flashcards
1
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acidosis
A
an acidic blood condition
2
Q
alkalosis
A
an alkaline blood condition
3
Q
emphysema
A
a chronic disease associated with over-expansion and destruction of the alveoli
4
Q
hyperventilation
A
a condition where a person exhales a lot of carbon dioxide
5
Q
hypoventilation
A
a condition where a person exhales too little carbon dioxide
6
Q
pneumonia
A
respiratory infection that can be found in one or both lungs
7
Q
spirometer
A
a device used to assess breathing during a pulmonary function test
