Anatomy
This structure contains the vocal cords
What is the larynx?
The structure that carries air from the larynx to the bronchi
What is the Trachea?
This process includes inhalation and exhalation
What is ventilation/respiration?
The structure that prevents choking
What is the epiglottis?
THe disease process where capillaries in the nose become congested and bleed
What is epistaxis?
The structure that carries air from the trachea to the bronchioles
What are the bronchi?
The smallest air tubes in the lungs
What are terminal bronchioles?
The process of breathing in air
What is inspiration?
The structure that produces speech during exhalation
What are the vocal cords?
The disease process that has inflammation of the bronchioles
What is bronchiolitis?
The tiny hairlike structures in the nose?
What is the cilia?
The sac that encloses the lungs
What is the pleura?
The area in the brain that controls respiration
What is the medulla oblongata?
This structure warms, filters and moistens the air
What is the nasal cavity?
The disease process that includes infection of the lungs and buildup of fluid
What is pneumonia?
The larynx and the esophagus branch off of this structure
What is the laryngopharynx?
The structure in the nose that is responsible for the sense of smell
What is the olfactory receptors
In this type of respiration carbon dioxide flows into the capillaries
What is internal respiration?
The fatty substance that prevents the alveoli from collapsing
What is surfactant?
The lack of oxygen in the tissue
What is hypoxia?
This structure provides additional moisture for the nasal cavity via tears
What are the lacrimal ducts?
This bronchus is shorter, wider and more vertical
What is the right bronchus
This type of respiration includes the systemic capillaries
What is internal respiration?
The structure on the trachea that prevent that helps keep it open
What are C-shaped cartilage rings?
A highly contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory system
What is influenza?