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30 Cards in this Set
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capillaries
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blood vessels that are small in size
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thyroid cartilage
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also referred to as the Adam's apple which is a protrusion of cartilage
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larynx
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the voice box or organ responsible for speech
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septum
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the wall or lining that separates the nostrils in the nose
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osmosis
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the process that occurs when a substance passes through a porous or absorbent membrane
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anoxia
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the condition that results in an absence of oxygen
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pneumothorax
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the condition that describes air in the pleural cavity of the body
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rale
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this describes the abrnomal sounds heard in the upper body during respiration
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cilated
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projections that have hair-like qualities and appearance
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dyspnea
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a term used to describe when a person has a hard time breathing
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trachea
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a tube or passageway that comes from the larynx
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anthracosis
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the disease that is a result of bringing in toxic levels of coal dust
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asbestosis
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the disease that is a result of breathing in toxic levels of asbestos
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adenoids
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the lymphatic tissue which can be found in the pharynx or throat within the body
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thorax
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the upper-body chest area
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alveoli
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the air sacs located within the lungs
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pharynx
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the passageway known as the throat
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pleura
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the moist membrane which covers of lines the lungs
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pleurisy
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the condition in which is indicative of an inflammation within the pleura or lining in the lungs
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mediastinum
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the interpleural space or gap
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chalicosis
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a disease which is the result of the inhalation of the dust or sand into the lungs
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phrenic
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having to do with the diaphragm
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eupnea
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the term given when breathing is on a normal scale
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phrenoplegia
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the term given to describe the condition of paralysis or immobility of the diaphragm
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stethemia
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the term given to describe congestion within the lungs
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bronchi
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the term given to describe the two tubes dividing or separating the trachea
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pneumocentesis
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the term given when a surgical procedure punctures the lungs
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pneumonia
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the term given to describe an acute or severe inflammation of the lungs
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carbon dioxide
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the product or outcome of the process of respiration
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saccule
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the term given to describe a small sack found within the lungs
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