word parts
anatomy
misc.
conditions
vitals
100
ox/o
oxygen
100
This muscle is called the breathing muscle, and separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.
diaphragm
100
Where is involuntary breathing controlled
pons and medulla
100
what is inflammation of the walls of the lung cavity
pleurisy
100
what is another name for vital signs
cardinal signs
200
trache/o
trachea
200
Substance that is contained in the alveoli
surfactant
200
what is the nerve that stimulates breathing
phrenic nerve
200
what is whooping cough also called
pertussis
200
what is the normal pulse range for an adult
60-100
300
capn/o
carbon dioxide
300
what type of membrane lines the bronchioles?
mucous
300
what is internal respiration
exchange between cells and blood.
300
what is a temporary cessation of breathing called
apnea
300
what is used to take an apical pulse
stethoscope
400
spir/o
respiration
400
Name the upper respiratory structures
nose, sinuses, pharynx and larynx.
400
where is voluntary breathing controlled
cerebral cortex
400
what is hemoptysis
coughing or spitting blood
400
what is a shrill sound heard on inspiration
stridor
500
salping/o
eustacian and fallopian tubes
500
Name the 4 sinus cavities
maxillary, ethmoid, frontal, and sphenoid.
500
what cavity are the lungs located in
pleural
500
what are risk factors for lung cancer
exposure to chemicals/dusts, smoking, genetics
500
what is the interval between each heartbeat called
rhythm.
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