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11 Cards in this Set
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The nasopharynx is a passageway for |
Air |
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Both the trachea and bronchi contain rings of what connective tissue |
Cartilage |
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What is the main function of alveolar macrophages |
Phagocytize particulates and debris |
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Temporary cessation of breathing |
Apnea |
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Difficult or labored breathing |
Dyspnea |
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Type of breathing that is passive and does not require muscle contraction |
Normal Expiration |
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Structure that follows the trachea |
Primary bronchi |
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Effects of diaphragm contraction |
Chest cavity increases Lungs expand Air rushes in Intrathoracic pressure decreases |
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Blood vessels and Airways enter the lungs through this structure |
Hilus |
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Type of lung cell where gas exchange occurs |
Alveolar epithelial cells |
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Term for Rapid breathing |
Tachypnea |
