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lungs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Inspiration | Inhalation of O2 rich air |
| Expiration | expulsion of air |
| Diaphragm | cheif mucsle of respiration |
| Hyperpnea | increase depth, rate of respiration |
| Apnea | temporary cessation of breathing |
| Dyspnea | difficultly labored breathing |
| Asthma | spasms of muscles of the bronchial |
| Pheumonia | infection/ inflammation of the lungs |
| Epistaxis | nosebleeds |
| Bounding | full strong pulse |
| Thread | Weak pulse |
| Hypotension | low blood pressure |
| Hypertension | High blood pressure |
| Systolic | The top BP number |
| Diastolic | The bottom BP number |
| Pulmonary function test | measure amount of air inhaled and exhaled |
| Hay fever | allergic rhinitis |
| Rales | crackling sound heard in lungs |
| Pulmonologist | Dr that specializes in the lungs |
| Cilia | hair like projections found in the lungs |
| Pharynx | throat |
| Larynx | voice box |
| Trachea | wind pipe |
| Alveoli | tiny air sacs in the lungs |