Respiratory System Key Terms

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nasal septumsmaller cavity by a

Nasal Septum

smaller cavity by a partition

Turbinates

nasal conchae bones

Pleura

membrane of tough endothelial cells

Epiglottis

is the flap of cartilage lying behind the tongue and in front of the entrance to the larynx

Total Lung Capacity

includes tidal volume, inrespiratory reserve, experatory reserve, and residual air. normal amount is 6000mL

Base of Lungs

called lobes

Mediastinum

situated between the lungs along median plane of the thorax

Epiglottis

is the flap of cartilage lying behind the tongue and in front of the entrance to the larynx

Phrenic Nerves

group of motor nerves

Tidal Volume

is the amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs with each breath. 500mL

Respiratory Center of the Brain

in medulla oblongata

Tuberculosis

infectious contagious disease of the lungs

Internal Respirations

exchange of CO2 and O2 between the cells and lymph surrounding them

Apex of Lung

the pointed end of a cone-shaped part. rounded upper extremity of either lung

Alveoli

saclike cluster at the end of an alveolar duct

Bronchi

part of the lower trachea that leads to lungs, has a left and right

External Respiration

breathing or ventilation

Nasal Cavity

divided into a right and left chamber

Ethmoidal Sinus

small cavities behind the nose

Cilia

small hairs at the front of nares