Respiratory system
Commonly called the windpipe, this structure is strengthened by rings of cartilage.
trachea
smaller branches from the bronchi that enter the lungs
Bronchioles
This process is the result of air rushing into the lungs
Inhalation
What is the number one cause of lung disease/damage?
Smoking
These air passages divide from the windpipe at the bottom of the trachea.
bronchi
The voicebox
larynx
What are the tiny hairs that move back and forth along the trachea called?
Cilia
Spitting blood
Hemoptsysis
Looking into lung
Bronchoscopy
What is the name of the large muscle (singular) that pulls air into the lungs?
The diaphragm
Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
respiration
During inhalation what does the diaphragm do?
Contracts
Temporary opening of Trachea
Tracheotomy
Stopping of Breathing
Apnea
This is a flap that covers the windpipe and helps keep food and water from entering the lungs.
Epiglotis
where oxygen and carbon dioxide change places in the lungs
the alveoli/air sacs
This pulls down and causes air to rush into the chest cavity
Diaphragm
Permanent opening of Trachea
Tracheostomy
Cutting into Larynx
Larngectomy
What are the tiny balloon-like sacs that look like bunches of grapes where carbon dioxide in the blood is exchanged for oxygen?
Alveoli
Where does air enters the body?
the nose or mouth
Define RESPIRATION
The act of drawing in oxygen and letting out CO2 through gas exchange in the lungs
Rhinitis
Inflammation of Nose
Surgically remove voice box
Laryngectomy