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34 Cards in this Set
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air cells where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place
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alveoli
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condition of lack of the sense of smell
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anosmia
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process of taking substance in or out by means of suction
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aspiration
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imperfect dilation of the lungs
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atelectasis
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instrument to examine the bronchi
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bronchoscope
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common cold
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coryza
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colorless, odorless gas used with oxygen to stimulate respiration
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carbon dioxide
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condition of dark blue skin and mucous membrane
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cyanosis
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musculomembranous wall separating thoracic cavity from abdominal cavity
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diaphragm
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difficulty breathing
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dyspnea
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pus in a body cavity
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empyema
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covers entrance of larynx and acts as lid to prevent aspiration of food into trachea
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epiglottis
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nosebleed
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epistaxis
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depression where each bronchus enters the lungs
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hilum
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establishing a new opening in the larynx
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laryngostomy
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central portion of the thoracic cavity, between the lungs
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mediastinum
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inability to breath unless in upright position
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orthopnea
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acute, infectious disease; whooping cough
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pertussis
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inflammation of lung caused by bacteria, viruses, chemical irritants
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pneumonia
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exchange of gases between living cells and environment
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respiration
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instrument used to measure volume of respired air
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spirometer
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divides the nose into two chambers
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septum
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amount of air in a single inspiration or expiration
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tidal volume
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volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximal inspiration
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vital capacity
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temporary cessation of breathing
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apnea
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surgical puncture
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-centesis
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difficult
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dys-
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blood
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hemo
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straight
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ortho
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condition of
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-osis
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spitting of matter
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-ptysis
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lung
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pneumo
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fast
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tachy
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chest
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thoraco
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