Respiratory System

1. surgical removal of the voice box
4. inflammation of the throat
8. an instrument used to visualize the vocal cords and trachea
9. inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes
10. piece of cartilage that prevents food from entering into the trachea
11. the term that denotes the flow of blood to the alveolar capillaries
12. a muscular structure that lies posterior to the trachea
13. a surgical procedure that reshapes the nose
15. a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the lungs and respiratory system
16. a visual examination of the airways (bronchi)

2. the structures that are the site of gas exchange in the lung
3. the term that denotes the flow of air into and out of the alveoli
5. a surgical cut into the trachea
6. inflammation of the sinuses
7. a machine that helps a patient breathe by moving air into and out of the lungs
14. air-filled cavities in the facial bones that decrease the weight of the skull