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respirtory system za

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respirtory sytem   consists of lungs and air passages. this syem is respinsivle for taking in osygen, a gas needed by all of the body cells, and removing carbon dioxide, a gas that is netabolic waste product produced by the cells.  
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nose   this has two openings, called notrils or nares, though which air enters.  
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nasel septum   a wall of carilage.  
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nasal cavities   divides the nose into hollow spaces.  
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cilia   tiny hairlik structures, filters inhaled air to trap dust and other particles.  
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sinuses   cavities in the skull that surround the nasal area.  
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pharynx   [or throat] lies direyly behind the nasal cavities.  
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larynx   [or voice box] lies between the pharnyx and trachea.  
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epigllottis   a special leaflike piece of cartilage,closes the opening into the larynx during swallowing.  
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trachea   a tube extending from the larynx to the center of the chest.  
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bronchi   near the center of the chest, a right bronchus and a left bronchus.  
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bronchioles   in the lugs the bronch contiue to divide into smaller bronchis.  
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alveoli   the smallest bronchiole terminal bronchioles, end in air sacs.  
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lungs   the divisions of the bronchi and the alveoli are found in organs.  
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pleura   lungs that are enclosed in a membrane or sac.  
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ventilation   the process of breathing.  
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inspiration   is the process of breathing in air.  
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expiration   when the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax.  
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respiration   the process of inspiration and expiration.  
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external respiration   the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between yhe lungs and bloodstream.  
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internal respiration   the exchnge of carbon dioxide and oxygen between the tissue cells and the bloodstream.  
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cellular respiration   when the cells then use yhe oxygen and nutrients to produce energy, water, and carbon dioxide.  
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asthma   a respirtory disorder usally caused by a sensitivity t an allergen such as dust, pollen, and animal, nedication, or a food.  
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bronchitis   a inflammation of the bronchi and bronchial tubes.  
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease   a term used to describe any chronic lung diseas that result in obstuction of the airways.  
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emphysema   a noninfectious, chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the alveoli deteriorate and lose the elasticity.  
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epistaxis   occurs when capillaries in the nose become congested and bleed.  
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influenza   a highly contagious viral infection of the upper respirtory system.  
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laryngitis   an inflammtion of the larynx and vocal cords.  
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lung cancer   the leading cause of cancer death in both male and females  
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pleurisy   an inflammation of the pleura, or membranes, of the lungs.  
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pneumonia   an inflammation or infection of the lungs characterized by exudate in the alveoli.  
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rhinitis   an inflammation of the nasal mucous membrand,resulting in a runny nose,watery eyes, snezzing, sorness, and congestion.  
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sinusitis   and inflammation of thr mucous membrane lining the sinuss.  
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sleep apnea   condition in which an indiviual stops breathing while asleep, causing a measurable decrease in blood oxygen.  
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tuberculosis   an infectious lung disease caused by the bacterium mycobacterium turberculious.  
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upper rspiratory infection   an infalmmation of the mucous membrane lining the upper respirtory tract.  
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