Name the suffix for:
condition of, diseased state, abnormal state
-ia
trachea
trache/o
The lungs are enclosed by the ________, which are attached to the __________.
The lungs are enclosed by the pleurae, which are attached to the mediastinum.
The term used to represent a number of respiratory diseases including chronic bronchitis and emphysema?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD
Eupnea:
normal breathing (baseline)
incision, cut into
-tomy
larynx
laryng/o
What are the two layers of the pleurae?
1. Visceral pleura: superficial to the lungs
2. Parietal pleura: outer layer that connects to the thoracic wall, the mediastinum, and the diaphragm
Treatment for sleep apnea commonly includes the use of a device called a:
Continuous positive air pressure, CPAP, machine during sleep
Apnea:
absence of or without breathing
rapid flow of blood, excessive bleeding
-rrhagia
thorax/chest cavity
thorac/o
Where does the site of gas exchange occur?
Alveoli or alveolus
Occurs when you breath to slow (hypoventilation), CO2 builds up in the blood
Acidosis
Bradypnea:
slow breathing
surgical fixation
-pexy
pleura
pleur/o
Explain why the left lung is smaller in size?
The left lung only has two lobes. It allows space for the heart. This space is known as the cardiac notch.
Occurs when you breath to fast (hyperventilation), and CO2 levels drop to low
Alkalosis
Tachypnea:
fast/rapid breathing
narrowing
-stenosis
breathing
spiro/o, respir/o
What are the two major steps of pulmonary ventilation?
1. Inspiration: inhalation or the process of breathing air into the lungs
2. Expiration: exhalation or the process of causing air to leave the lungs
Dyspnea:
painful or difficult breathing