Respiratory System Vocab

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