respiratory components
where the nasopharynx ends; a small process that hangs off the soft palate
uvula
increases airway resistance
asthma
type of inspiration that includes the diaphragm and external intercostals
principal inspiration
the voice box
larynx
the left lug has how many lobes
3
where the oral cavity opens to the pharynx
oropharynx
common lung disease caused by smoking or being exposed to excess air polution
emphysema
functional residual capacity
controlled by the frequency of the vibrations in the vocal cords
pitch
the right lung has how many lobes
2
the superior part of the pharynx
nasopharynx
air trapped in the pleural cavity that leads to a collapsed lung
pneumothorax
the volume of air inspired or expired during normal, quiet breathing
tidal volume
controlled by the displacement of the vibrations in the air
volume
passageway between the true vocal cords
glottis
microscopic ends of the bronchi
alveoli
characterized by a baby having great difficulty breathing
infant respiratory distress syndrome
expiration that includes the abdominal muscles and internal intercostals muscles
forced expiration
created by the air vibrating within the body
resonance
also called vocal folds
true vocal cords
allows air to pass to the larynx and food to pass to the esophagus
laryngopharynx
infection of the lungs that can be viral, bacterial, or even the result of protozoa
pneumonia
the volume of air left in the lungs after a forceful expiration
residual volume
sound production happens when you:
exhale; move air past the vocal cords
another name for the false vocal cords
vestibular folds