Breathing
These are where gas exchange takes place.
What are alveoli?
CO2
What is carbon dioxide?
Endo-
What is within/in?
-logist
What is a specialist who studies/treats?
pneum/o
What is lung/air?
These muscles contract to allow for normal inspiration.
What are the diaphragm and external intercostals?
COPD
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Hypo-
What is below/incomplete?
-meter
What is instrument used to measure?
hem/o
What is blood?
The term for normal, quiet breathing.
What is eupnea?
PE
What is pulmonary embolism?
Eu-
What is normal/good?
-ectomy
What is excision/removal?
phren/o
What is diaphragm?
Forced breathing, used during excessive exercise and requires active manipulation.
What is hyperpnea?
URI
What is upper respiratory infection?
Dys-
What is difficult, painful, abnormal, or labored?
-ectasis
What is dilation/expansion?
phon/o
What is sound/voice?
Our bronchi split into these smaller tubes inside the lungs for air to pass through.
What are bronchioles?
CXR
What is chest x-ray?
Tachy-
What is fast/rapid?
-centesis
What is surgical procedure to aspirate fluid?
atel/o
What is incomplete/imperfect?