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An air sac in the lungs |
Alveoli |
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A form of co2 in the blood |
Bicarbonate ion |
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The smallest of the conducting passageway |
Bronochioles |
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Inflammation of mucous membranes of the bronchi |
Chronic bronchitis |
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
COPD |
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Condition caused by overdistension of the pulmonary alveoli & librosis of lung tissue |
Emphysema |
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The act of expelling air from the lungs |
Expiration |
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Gas exchange btw the pulmonary blood & alveoli |
External respiration |
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The drawing of air into the lungs |
Inspiration |
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Found in the medulla, sets the basic rhythm of breathing |
Inspiratory center |
