A ridge of cartilage that separates the two main bronchi.

A condition that lasts over a long time with periods of exacerbation and remission.

Provides a route for air, removes debris, and humidifies incoming air.

Pertaining to a bluish color caused by lack of oxygen.

Proteins with antibacterial properties.

A dome-shaped muscle at the base of the lungs.

A flexible cartilage piece that covers the trachea opening.

Exhalation, the process of breathing air out.

Fibroelastic Membrane

A flexible membrane that connects the tracheal cartilages.

Composed of the vestibular folds, true vocal cords, and space between them.

A concave region where blood vessels, nerves, and bronchi enter the lungs.

The process of inhaling air into the lungs.

The voice box, connects the pharynx to the trachea.

The upper section of the pharynx that serves as an airway.

The part of the throat that serves as a passageway for both air and food.

A tube that connects the nasal and oral cavities to the larynx and esophagus.

The artery that carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Excessive nasal discharge (runny nose).

The windpipe that connects the larynx to the bronchi.

Respiratory System Terminology Flashcards

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Alveolar Duct

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A tube composed of smooth muscle and connective tissue.

2.

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Anteriorly

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Pertaining to the front.

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Autonomic

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Unconsciously regulates.

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Benign

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Non-cancerous.

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Bronchodilators

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Substances that dilate the bronchi and bronchioles.

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Carcinogenic

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Causing cancer.

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Cardiac Notch

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An indentation on the surface of the left lung.

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