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A&P CH16 word parts
A&P CH16 Respiratory System
Term | Definition |
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alveol- | (small cavity) alveolus: microscopic air sac within a lung |
bronch- | (windpipe) bronchus: primary branch of the trachea |
cric- | (ring) cricoid cartilage: ring-shaped mass of cartilage at the base of the larynx |
epi- | (upon) epiglottis: flap-like structure that partially covers the opening into the larynx during swallowing |
hem- | (blood) hemoglobin: pigment in red blood cells that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide |