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Respiratory System
18 cards·by Katheryn.Dirks
Nose
anterior of the nasal cavity
Bronchi
main passage way into the lungs
Apex of Lung
largest portion of the human lung
Base of lung
broad, concave, rest upon the convex surface of the diaphragm
Base of lung
broad, concave, rest upon the convex surface of the diaphragm
Cilia
a short, microscopic, hairlike vibrating structure
Bronchial Tubes
bronchus or a primary branch off of one
Internal respirations
exchange of gases between the cells of the body
Base of lung
broad, concave, rest upon the convex surface of the diaphragm
Phrenic Nerves
nerve that originates in the neck
Sinusitis
inflammation of nasal sinuses
Chemical Control of Respiration
chemical regulation of breathing
Pneumonia
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection
Influenza
highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages
Respiratory Center of Brain
located in the medulla obligate and control respiratory movements
Tuberculosis
infections bacterial disease characterized by growth of nodules in the tissues, especially
lungs
Frontal Sinus
sinuses stimulated behind the brow ridges
External respiartions
exchange of gases between external environment