Respiratory System Vocab
Across
- 2. exchange of gases between blood and cells at capillary beds
- 3. the total amount of air that can be exchanged; TV+IRV+ERV
- 4. serous membrane that covers the surface of each lung
- 8. how much air moves into and out of the lungs under different conditions; affected by size, age, gender, and physical condition
- 9. a group of diseases that restrict airflow and make breathing difficult
- 10. device that measures respiratory capacities
- 12. inflammation of the bronchial tubes usually caused by a virus
- 13. exhaling; occurs when the size of the thoracic cavity decreases
- 14. long-term and recurring form of bronchitis lasting more than 3 months
- 15. flap of cartilage that covers the airway when swallowing
Down
- 1. serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity
- 5. inhaling; occurs when the size of the thoracic cavity increases
- 6. pulmonary gas exchange between blood and alveoli
- 7. moving air into and out of the lungs; breathing
- 11. where air enters the body and is warmed. filtered and moistened; inside of the nose