Lungs
Smallest of the lungs
Right lung
Where is the respiratory center
Medulla
Walls of alveoli deteriorate
emphysema
lipid substance to help prevent alveoli from collapsing
Surfactant
openings in the nose
nostrils
Prevents food/liquids from entering respiratory tract
Epiglottis
Inflammation of nasal mucous membranes
Rhinitis
Nosebleed
Epistaxis
Lung disease caused by bacteria
TB
tissue cells use O2 and nutrients to produce energy
cellular respiration
diaphragm and intercostals muscles contract
Inspiration
What does COPD mean
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease
Inflammation of membranes of lungs
Pleurisy
Bronchospasms narrow openings of the bronchioles
asthma
muscle used for breathing
diaphragm
one section of the pharynx
nasopharynx, oropharynx, larygopharynx
Inflammation of bronchi and bronchial tubes
Bronchitis
Inflammation of voice box
Laryngitis
tiny hairlike structures which filter air
cilia
windpipe
trachea
diaphragm and intercostals muscles relax
expiration
Contagious viral infection
Influenza (flu)
Deliver pressure to keep airway open for sleep apnea
CPAP
Alveoli contain rich network of______
voice box
larynx