Respiratory System

3. a noninfectious, chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the alveoli deteriorate & loose their elasticity
4. grape-like structures at which the bronchioles end
5. tiny hair-like structures that filter inhaled air
8. inflammation of the larynx and vocal cords
9. respiration the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the bloodstream
12. The trachea branches off into two ___________.
13. the upper portion of the pharynx located behind the nasal cavities
14. dioxide the waste product of your cells
16. the middle section of the pharynx located behind the oral cavity
18. when we breathe in
23. The throat.
24. Keeps food from entering the trachea.
27. The voice box.
28. a name for the openings of the nose
29. cavities in the skull that surround the nasal cavity

1. another name for the openings of the nose
2. an inflammation or infection of the lungs characterized by a buildup of fluid in the alveoli
6. respiration the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen between the tissue cells and the bloodstream
7. inflammation of the bronchi and bronchial tubes
10. the bottom section of the pharynx
11. The windpipe
15. When we breathe out.
17. a respiratory disorder usually caused by a sensitivity to an allergen such as dust or pollen
19. highly contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory system
20. the divisions of the bronchi and the alveoli are found in organs called _______.
21. a nosebleed
22. an acronym used to describe any chronic lung disease that results in obstruction of the airways
25. __________ membranes line the lungs and thoracic cavity.
26. an inflammation of the nasal mucus membrane
30. septum the wall of cartilage which dived the nose into two hollow spaces