Organ/Primary function
Serves as an air passageway
nose
abbreviation for temperature
t or T
Define the abbreviation TV
Tidal Volume
define a
lack of
define rrhea
flow or discharge
Produces vocal sounds
larynx
abbreviation for pulse
p
Define the abbreviation RV
Residual Volume
define hypo
below
define oma
tumor
Serves as a passageway for air and for food
pharynx
abbreviaition for heart rate and respiration
r and hr
Define the abbreviation VC
Vital Capacity
define brady
slow
define nas/o
nose
Bring air into contact with blood
lungs
abbreviation for pain
there is none
Define the abbreviation TLC
Total lung capacity
define laryng/o
larynx or voice box
define thorac/o
chest
Provides an open passageway for air to and from the lungs
trachea and Bronchi
abbreviation for blood pressure
bp
Define the abbreviation FRC
Functional Residual Capacity
breathe
define thoracentesis
a procedure to remove fluid or air from around the lungs.