space in the central portion of the thoracic cavity
mediastinum
instrument used to examine the bronchi
bronchioscope
inspiration.
inhalation. when the diaphragm is down.
difficult breathing
apnea
condition of lung due to inhalation of dust
pneumoconiosis
instrument used to measure the volume of respired air
spirometer
surgical puncture to chest to remove fluid
thoracocentesis
inability to breath unless in upright position
orthopnea
adam's apple
thyroid cartilage
lack of the sense of smell
anusmia
work root that means coal
anthrac
imperfect dilation of the lungs or collapse of alveolus
alveolus
another name for macrophages in alveoli
dust cells
this covers the inner surface of the thoracic wall
parietal pleura
the narrow ____ extends from the oropharynx to the entrance of esophagus
laryngopharynx
____ lacks the support of cartilage
Brochioles
Movement of air into and out of the lungs is called?
Pulmonary Ventilation
The amount of air moved into and out of the lungs during a single respiratory cycle is called?
Tidal Volume
where is the respiratory control center that sets the basic rate of breathing?
Medulla Oblongata
what is the exchange of gases between living cells and the environment called?
respiration
The ___ ___ prevents the lungs from over expanding as on breaths more deeply during strenuous activity
inflation reflex
The ____ ____ is the cartilaginous structure known as the larynx
voice box
Does the oxygen and carbon dioxide dissolve in blood plasma?
No.
Gas exchange is the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the ____ and ____, and the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide between ____ and ___ in the body tissue
lungs and blood.
blood and cells
total lung capacity is the sum of the ___ ___ and the __ __
Vital capacity and residual volume
The opening into the trachea is the ____
windpipe
the tracheal tubes that enter each ling are the
bronchi
gas exchange occurs in the ___ lung
right
when the diaphragm muscle is moving upward, we are ___
exhaling
the volume of air in the lungs is equivalent to about 1200 ml is
residual volume
what are the organs of the respiratory system
pharynx (throat), the larynx (voice box), the trachea (windpipe), the bronchi and the bronchioles (conducting passageways), and the lungs
what is the surgical repair of the nose?
rhinoplasty
Medical term for fast breathing?
tachypnea
medical term for common cold
coryza
the musculomembranous wall that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavity is the ___