Structures
Site of gas exchange
What is alveoli
Name the passageway of oxygen through the respiratory system
What is nose/mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar duct, alveoli
Normal quiet breathing
What is tidal volume
Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs
What is Lung cancer
Protects the superior opening of the larynx
What is epiglottis
The narrow superior portion of each lung
What is the apex
The remaining air inside the lungs if the thoracic cavity were opened up
What is residual volume
When your lungs aren't able to get enough oxygen
What is respiratory distress
The ring of cartilage that surrounds the trachea
What is cricoid cartilage
What is the name of the visceral serosa the covers the surface of each lung
What is pulmonary/visceral pluera
The amount of air remaining in the lungs after a normal exhale
What is functional residual capacity
A disease that makes it harder for people to breathe, also known as COPD
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder