Respiratory Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Central space in the thoracic cavity that holds the heart
  2. 5. One of the two main branches of the trachea
  3. 6. Process of breathing in
  4. 10. Separates the right and left nostril
  5. 11. Maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a normal exhalation
  6. 14. Inflammation of the lungs
  7. 15. The sum of tidal volume plus inspiratory and expiratory reserve volumes
  8. 19. Divides the nasal cavity increases the surface area of the nose.
  9. 20. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes
  10. 21. Can be called the "Adam's apple"
  11. 22. Top of the lung
  12. 25. Occurs when too much carbon dioxide accumulates in blood
  13. 26. Condition characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep
  14. 28. Space inside the nose
  15. 30. Muscular area separating the chest from the belly
  16. 33. Upper part of the pharynx
  17. 35. Prevents collapse of alveoli during expiration
  18. 36. Blockage of an artery in the lungs
  19. 38. Flexible muscle within oral cavity *Does not have bones
  20. 40. Microscopic air sacs within the lungs
  21. 41. Tool used to measure lung capacity and airflow
  22. 42. Flap of cartilage and associated tissue that closes over the opening to the larynx during swallowing
  23. 43. Part of the lung, where air tubes, vessels, and nerves enter or exit
  24. 44. Process of breathing out
  25. 45. Small branches of the bronchi within the lungs
Down
  1. 1. Protein in red blood cells
  2. 3. Membrane that adheres to lung's outer surface
  3. 4. Amount of air breathed in or out during regular respiration
  4. 7. Double-layered membrane surrounding the lungs
  5. 8. Waste gas produced during cellular respiration
  6. 9. Number of breaths taken per minute
  7. 12. An inflammation of the larynx
  8. 13. Chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation
  9. 16. Windpipe that carries air to and from the lungs
  10. 17. They produce sound when air passes between them
  11. 18. Lowermost portion that connects the esophagus posteriorly with the larynx anteriorly
  12. 21. The right lung has three while the left lung has two of these
  13. 23. Superiorly separates the oral cavity from nasal cavity
  14. 24. Tiny hair-like structures in the respiratory tract
  15. 27. Better known as the "Throat"
  16. 29. Process of adding oxygen to the blood
  17. 31. Amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forced exhale
  18. 32. Vessel carrying deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
  19. 34. Paired bony projections along the nasal cavity's lateral walls
  20. 37. Principle that in gas, pressure, and volume are inversely related
  21. 39. Flap that helps protect the airway during swallowing