Respiratory I
The wall that divides the nasal cavity is called the
Nasal septum
Liquid that reduces alveolar surface tension is called
Surfactant
Tubes that bifurcate from the trachea are known as
Bronchi
Tapping various body surfaces with the finger or an instrument to determine sound density is known as
Percussion
Pruritus is commonly called
Itching
Parts of the respiratory tract contain thin hairs called
Cilia
A condition following as a consequence of disease is a(n)
Sequela
A nosebleed is known as
Epistaxis
The potential space between the parietal and visceral pleura is the
Pleural space
Skin redness is called
Erythema
An abnormal condition of blue discoloration is called
Cyanosis
A substance that works against, controls, or stops a cough is a(n)
Antitussive
Snoring, squeaking, or whistling that suggest airway narrowing is known as
Stridor
The alveoli are
Flexible air sacs where gas exchange occurs
Hypersensitivity reaction in animals involving pruritus with secondary dermatitis is called
Atopy
Inhaling a foreign substance into the upper respiratory tract is called
Aspiration
Abnormal accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity is
Hemothorax
Difficult breathing is known as
Dyspnea
The epiglottis
Acts as a lid over the entrance to the trachea
Hair loss resulting in hairless patches or complete lack of hair is called
Alopecia
Hypoxia is
Below normal levels of oxygen
A growth or mass protruding from a mucous membrane is a
Polyp
Pus in the chest cavity is called
Pyothorax
Which term means an abnormally rapid respiration rate
Tachypnea
Occupation and dwelling of parasites on the external skin surfaces is called
Ectoparasites