respiratory system

involves the absorption of oxygen from the air by the lungs and the transportation of carbon dioxide from the lungs into the air

involves the exchanges of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the cells of the body

filters, cools or warms, and moistens the air we breathe; is essential for our sense of smell

four paranasal sinuses

a chnnel with an opening in the sides of the nasal cavity for the passage of air and mucus from the paranasal sinuses

external openings of the nose

a wall dividing the nasal cavity into right and left halves

a space just inside the opening of the nose

holes in the nose

cells that function in the sensation of smell located in the nose

"sense of smell"

airspaces that are near the nasal cavity

a space connecting the nose and the mouth with the trachea and esophagus

"nose"

the most prominent cartilage in the larynx

"trap door" cartilage of leaf-shaped cartilage that is over the opening of the larynx

opening at the upper part of the larynx

boxlike structure in the throat containing the vocal cords which produce the voice

action of passing air through the vocal cords, which vibrates and produces the sound of the voice

tissues in the larynx responsible for the production of the voice

largest cartilage in the larynx; "Adam's Apple"; increases in size as boys age causing their voices to change

"windpipe" term literarly means "rough"; extends from the larynx to the main -stem bronchus;it functions as a passageway for air so that air can reach the lungs

where do the bronchioles terminate?

first division of the windpipe; extends from the trachea in a branchlike fashion

as the bronchus extends, the diameter decreases. What are the smaller branches called?

small saclike cavities that allow the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to take place

two lightweight organs of respiration; spongy, conical shaped organs composed of a network of pulmonary arteries, veins, alveoli, and connective tissue

the places that house the lungs

the space in the thoracic cavity that houses the heart

outside surface of the lung

three lobes

two lobes

the bronchi of each lung supplies air to segments of the lung so that each branch or bronchus has a particular lung space to which it is connected. What are the segments called?

major divisions of the lungs

each lobe is subdivided into lung sections, each attached to a stem of the bronchus

"to breathe"

"lung," "air," or "breath"

"lungs"

space that stands in the middle of the chest between the two lungs

hair-like structures in the lungs that move secretions out of the lungs and protect the lung from outside environmental contaminants

viscous thick slippery, secretion of the mucous membranes.

term used for mucus when it contains other components such as cellular debris from the lining of the lung, microorganisms, outisde pollutants, etc.

general term meaning "side" It is the membrane that covers the surfaces of the lungs and lines the walls of the thoracic cavity

a section of pleura that covers the walls of the thoracic cavity

section of pleura that covers the organs of repiration, lungs

negative pressure space between the two pleura

very thin coating of fluid between the two pariteal pleura

breathing is an _______ activity

the muscles used for normal breathing

root word for "air"

another name for the upper respiratory tract

air inhaled and exhaled during repiration

noise heard from air moving in and out of the lungs

muscular wall across the trunk of the body between the thoracic and abdominal caivities

to force air out of lungs

to pull air into lungs

relating to the diaphragm

word ending meaning "breathing"

to breathe again

root word meaning to "breathe"

to provide new air through a blowing force

loss of the sense of smell

dislocation of the wall between the two nostrils

condition where blood drips upon the lining of the nose (nose bleed)

outgrowth of the mucous membrane lining in the nose (polyps can occur anywhere in the respiratory system)

inflammation of the lining of the nose

running of fluid from the nose in response to an allergen (runny nose)

runny nose and stuffiness of nasal passages usually as a result of infection

inflammation of one of the sinus associated with the respiratory system

disease characterized by panting (the rapid breathing results as a reaction to outside stimuli, causing inflammation of the tubes of the lungs, causing restricted blood flow. The outside stimuli include allergens, thus noting it is an allergic disease.

severe condition in which the asthmatic reponse of the lungs causes restriction of airflow that cannot be reversed and the lungs causes restriction of airflow that cannot be reversed and the lungs remain in the constricted form (this is life-threatening)

excessive dilation of the alveoli with accumulation of mucus in the dilated space of the alveolus

inflammation of the bronchi

cancerous tumor that begins in the broncus

condition in which the alveoli of the lungs have been blown in (the lungs have become permenantly inflated)

inflammation of the tissue at the back of the tongue over the larynx

type of the sound made when there is inflammation in the laynx (the sound produced is harsh and weak in intensity.)

disease characterized by the filtering of white blood cells and other proteins from the blood in to the alveoli, filling the space with fluid and not allowing air to reach the alveoli. The process results in scarring or fibrosis of lung tissue and diminished lung function

powerful, acute, and contagious disease of the risperatory system. The symptoms manifest themselves as upper respiratory symptoms, although the lungs may also become involved.

malignant tumor of the larynx. Because of its location, it causes difficulty in swallowing and persistant hoarseness. These are two classic signs of cancer.

inflammation of the larynx (because the larynx is the voicebox, this interferes with a person's ability to speak)

swelling of the larynx (condition not uncommon with musicians that pay wind instruments)

sudden contraction of the larynx, making it difficult for air to pass through the respiratory system

an inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi occurring at the same time

intensive cough that results in whooping sound (whooping cough)

small, abnormal opening that communicates between the trachea and esophagus

incomplete dilation of the lung tissue; a collapse of segments of lung tissue

a congenital metabolic disorder, in which secretions of the exocrine glands are abnormal

malignant condition of the lung

bacterial infection of the lung named for the first documented outbreak at a convention of the American Legion

cancer of the lung that has spread from other places in the body (It also can refer to a cancer that has other places from the lung to other places in the body)

condition of the lung caused by inhalation of various types of dust particles

abbestosis

coal

cotton, flax, hemp particles

silicon

condition in which the alveoli in the lungs become honey-combed and sac-like

inflammation of the lungs

infection of the lungs from a bacteria usually found only in birds such as parrots

collection of excessive fluid, primarily lungs that affects the risperatory system

condition in which a traveling blood clot travels from the veins to the lungs

condition in which small knobs or tubercles develop as part of the bacterial disease

condition in which there is blood in the thoracic cavity between the visceral and parietal pleura

inflammation of the membrane covering the lung, including the wall of the thorax

movement of fluid into the pleural space

a condition in which there is air in the space between the visceral and parietal pleura in the chest cavity

caused by widespread disease

air enters the pleural space but cannot get out with each respiration, thereby increasing the pressure

severe condition usually caused by widespread infection in which the respiratory system is markedly affected, extreme difficulty in breathing

absence of breathing

fluif of a foreign body being inhaled into the airways

a chronic or long standing pulmonary disease caused by obstruction of the flow of air into and out of the lungs

involuntary rush of air from the lungs

condition in which the skin takes on a bluish color (from the presence of unoxygenated blood)

difficult or labored breathing "shortness of breath"

change in the angle of the nail bed and the cuticle in which the fingertips take on a club appearance

oxygen in the blood becomes dangerously low and the carbon dioxide becomes dangerously high

condition in which breathing is easier if the person is in an upright or seated position

condition in which there is periodic absence of breathing during sleep

heavy breathing that accompanies some conditions of diseases (snoring)

a sound, mainly during inhalation caused by a partial blocking of the throat, voice box, and windpipe

abnormally fast breathing

whistling musical sound on expiration from a partially obstructed airway

x-ray picture of the bronchi taken after an injection of radiopaque substance

viewing device used to visualize the bronchi

removal of the larynx or voice box

removal of one of the lobes of the lungs

sound heard as inflamed pluera rub against each other

removal of one of the lungs

abnormal rattling or crackling sound from the lungs

coarse snoring sound from the lungs

test used to measure the efficiency of breathing

surigal puncture into the thoracic cavity for the removal of fluid

making an opening into the thorax to carry out a surgical procedure

surgical procedure to make a somewhat permanent opening in the trachea

surgical procedure to cut into the trachea

a term used to indicate the largest amount of air that can be exchanged during repiration

drug taht works against or controls coughing

drug that causes the dilation of the bronchi

drug that works to decrease the congestion of the upper respiratory system

drug used to help expel mucus from the chest

drug that is delivered directly to the airway by inhalation

a drug that breaks down mucus