Across
- 2. Temporary cessation of breathing; usually during sleep
- 3. Maintains an open airway, routes food and air appropriately, assists in sound production. Holds the vocal cords
- 8. The system that contains the chest (thorax), lungs, and airways
- 12. High blood pressure in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is high enough to cause health problems
- 14. A rare respiratory disease caused by the corona virus infection that causes flu like symptoms
- 15. A condition in which the sinuses are inflamed and causes difficulty breathing due to nasal blockage
- 16. Two spongy organs that transport air to alveoli for gas exchange
- 19. A neurological disorder that causes seizures or unusual sensations and behaviors
- 21. A lung disorder characterized by narrowing of the airways which are inflamed and constricted.
- 24. nervous system controls the activities you do without even thinking about them.
- 25. Any of the major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe
- 27. A contagious infection caused by bacteria that mainly affects the lungs and is preventable with vaccines.
- 28. Deficiency in the amount of oxygen that is reaching tissues
Down
- 1. A condition resulting in inflammation of the voice box (larynx)
- 4. A lung disease that results in shortness of breath due to destruction and dilation of the alveoli
- 5. The system that is made up of the heart, arteries, veins, and blood.
- 6. The system that is the body’s commend center that controls movements, thoughts, and automatic responses.
- 7. High levels of this can lead to a temporary increase in blood pressure and anxiety.
- 9. A medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing
- 10. Mix of saliva and mucus due to an infection of the respiratory system
- 11. Trouble falling and/or staying asleep. Treatment includes sleeping pills and relaxation techniques.
- 13. Difficulty breathing
- 17. Transports air to and from lungs. Extends from the larynx to the bronchial tubes.
- 18. Blue discoloration of the skin due to poor circulation and inadequate oxygenation of the blood
- 20. Coughing up blood due to some trauma or infection
- 22. A four chambered muscle that is the size of a fist, weighs 300g, and is located in the middle of the chest, slightly left.
- 23. Breathing with a whistling sound in the chest
- 26. nervous system guides your voluntary movements