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16 Respiratory System Vocabulary

Terms in this set (22)

pharynx
space at the back of the mouth and nose
epiglottis
flap that closes during swallowing
bronchitis
inflammation of the respiratory tract
cystic fibrosis
genetic disorder; mucus builds up in lungs
internal respiration
occurs between blood and body tissues
external respiration
occurs between air and lungs (alveoli)
cellular respiration
occurs in the mitochondria
spirometer
tool used to measure lung capacity
trachea
airway that leads to the bronchi; "windpipe"
pleural
cavity where lungs are located
cartilage
keeps trachea stiff so it doesn't collapse
apnea
breathing stops during sleep
diaphragm
muscle involved in breathing
glottis
triangular opening within the larynx, vocal cords
larynx
voice box
medulla
part of brain controlling respiration
alveoli
small air sacs where gas exchange occurs in lungs
bronchi
the trachea leads to the ___, creating a Y
hypoxia
general term for lack of oxygen in tissues
palate
roof of the mouth
conchae
bony elements forming the upper chambers of the nasal cavities.
pertussis
childhood disease also known as whooping cough
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