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11 Cards in this Set
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Epithelium |
A thin layer of cells forming a tissue that covers body surfaces and lines some organs. |
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Capillary |
A blood vessel through which oxygen and food molecules pass to body cells. |
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Glottis |
The opening to the windpipe. |
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Larynx |
The voice box. |
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Trachea |
The tube that carries air to the bronchi. |
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Bronchus |
A tube that connects the trachea to a lung (plural is bronchi). |
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Bronchiole |
A tube that branches off the bronchus. |
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Alveolus |
A tiny air sac at the end of each bronchiole that holds air (plural is alveoli). |
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Sleep Apnea |
A condition in which short periods of not breathing occur during sleep. |
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Asthma |
A condition that narrows or blocks the airways and makes breathing difficult. |
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Bronchitis |
An inflammation of the bronchial tube. |
