physiology chapter 23

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Across
  1. 7. a collection of air within the pleural cavity that causes the lungs to collapse
  2. 8. (inhalation) is the process of bringing air into the lungs
  3. 9. an inflammation of the larynx that is usually caused by respiratory infection or irritants
  4. 10. (windpipe) extends from the larynx to the primary bronchi
  5. 13. a deficiency of oxygen at the tissue level
  6. 14. painful or difficult breathing
  7. 15. a procedure for administering medication as small droplets suspended in air into the respiratory tract, is used to treat many different types of respiratory disorders
  8. 18. above-normal partial pressure of carbon dioxide
  9. 19. the ease with which the lungs and thoracic wall can be expanded
  10. 20. a muscular tube lined by a mucous membrane
Down
  1. 1. the structure that "opens" the lungs up, thus increasing the volume of the lungs
  2. 2. surgical reconstruction of the nose
  3. 3. the serous membranes that cover the lungs
  4. 4. paired organs in the thoracic cavity; they are enclosed and protected by the pleural membrane
  5. 5. the structure that closes off the larynx during swallowing
  6. 6. (exhalation) is the movement of air out of the lungs
  7. 11. the medical term for holding your breath
  8. 12. a "passive" process
  9. 16. normal quiet breathing
  10. 17. rapid and deep breathing
  11. 18. portion of the pharynx that carries air and food