Respiratory System
What part of the respiratory system has c-shaped cartilage
the trachea
whats the smallest unit of language
morphemes
What prefix means difficult or trouble
dys-
What is the first step of air going into the body?
Function of the respiratory system 1
responsible for breathing
what is anthrocosis broken down
anthrac/o- coal
osis- condition
Lobectomy
removal of an entire lobe
What root word means carbon dioxide?
capn/o/ia
what are the second and third steps
through the pharynx and larynx
function of the respiratory system 2
processes oxygen and carbon dioxide through respiration
What is the upper respiratory tract
nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx
Thorectomy
removal of the thorax
Which morphemes can stand alone?
free inbound morphemes
What are the fourth and fifth steps
through the trachea and into the lungs
functions of the respiratory system 3
ensures the tissues of other body systems can operate with oxygen
what is the lower respiratory tract?
trachea, lungs, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
Bronchoscopy
examination of bronchi
what means "new opening"
stomy
what are the sixth and seventh steps
through the bronchi and bronchioles
functions of the respiratory system 4
works with the cardiovascular system to ensure the blood is oxygenated
what are the three parts of the pharynx
nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx
pneumonectomy
removal of lungs
what are the prefixes that mean lungs
pneumon/o
pheum/o
pumon/o
what are the eighth and ninth steps
the alveoli and diaphram
what is the major entrance and exit of air
the nose