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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.