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respiratory system

TermDefinition
Asthma A condition where the airways in the lungs become swollen and narrow, making it hard to breathe.
Punctured Lung When air leaks into the space around the lung because of an injury, causing the lung to collapse.
Pulmonary Fibrosis A disease where lung tissue becomes thick and scarred, making it harder for oxygen to enter the blood.
Pulmonary Edema A condition where fluid builds up in the lungs, making breathing difficult.
Hyperventilate Breathing very fast and deep, often from panic, exercise, or lack of oxygen.
Diffusion The movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and blood.
Inspiration Breathing air into the lungs (inhaling).
Expiration Breathing air out of the lungs (exhaling).
Respiratory Rate The number of breaths a person takes in one minute.
Pulse Oximetry A test that uses a small device on the finger to measure how much oxygen is in the blood.
Peak Expiratory Flow The fastest speed air can be blown out of the lungs.
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate The measurement of how fast a person can push air out of their lungs.
Forced Expiratory Volume The amount of air a person can forcefully breathe out in one second.
Bronchodilator A medicine that relaxes and opens the airways to help someone breathe easier.
Upper Respiratory Tract The part of the respiratory system that includes the nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx.
Larynx The voice box that helps produce sound and keeps the airway open.
Pharynx The throat that connects the nose and mouth to the larynx and esophagus.
Nasal Cavity The space inside the nose where air is warmed, cleaned, and moistened.
Lower Respiratory Tract The part of the respiratory system that includes the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and lungs.
Bronchi Two large tubes that carry air from the trachea into each lung.
Bronchioles Small airways inside the lungs that branch off from the bronchi.
Alveoli Tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide leaves.
Trachea The windpipe that carries air from the throat to the bronchi.
Lungs Two organs in the chest that help the body breathe and exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Right Superior Lobe The top section of the right lung.
Right Medial Lobe The middle section of the right lung.
Right Inferior Lobe The bottom section of the right lung.
Left Superior Lobe The top section of the left lung.
Left Inferior Lobe The bottom section of the left lung.
Horizontal Fissure A line that separates the upper and middle lobes of the right lung.
Oblique Fissure A line that separates the upper and lower lobes of both lungs.
Diaphragm A large muscle under the lungs that helps with breathing.
Cartilaginous Rings C-shaped rings in the trachea that keep the airway open.
Epiglottis A flap that closes over the windpipe when swallowing so food doesn’t go into the lungs.
Respiratory Zone The part of the lungs where gas exchange happens
Conducting Zone The airways that move air to the lungs but do not exchange gases.
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