Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
11 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
Alveoli |
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place. |
|
Asthma |
A lung disease characterizes by inflamed, narrowed airways and difficulty breathing. |
|
Bronchi |
The main passageways directly attached to the lungs. |
|
Bronchioles |
Small passageways in the lungs that connect bronchi to alveoli. |
|
Cystic fibrosis |
A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and other organs. Characterized by difficulty breathing, coughing up sputum, and lung infections. |
|
Perfusion |
The passage of fluid to an organ or a tissue. |
|
Pleura |
A membrane around the lungs and inside the chest cavity. |
|
Surfactant |
A fluid secreted by alveoli and found in the lungs. |
|
Tidal volume |
The amount of air breathed in a normal inhalation or exhalation. |
|
Trachea |
The windpipe, which connects the larynx to the lungs. |
|
Ventilation |
The movement of air in and out of the body via inhalation and exhalation. |