Respiratory System Medical Terminology Flashcards

This term is used interchangeably with respiratory system. It refers to the network of organs, muscles, and tissues responsible for breathing.

When the muscles in the throat relax and cause a blockage in the airways

Is when a foreign object or substance that is not meant to be swallowed enters the trachea

Is an infection that occurs in the bronchi

Is when the muscles in the bronchi tighten and narrow

Is a term used to define a cluster of conditions that cause severe breathing difficulties. (COPD)

Are small, hair-like projections in the lungs that push mucous and foreign partials up into the mouth

Refers to the blue and purple hue the skin takes on when there is reduced oxygen supply to the blood

Is the main muscle that supports the process of breathing

Is a test that looks inside the body with a camera

Is the term for rapid breathing that creates an imbalance between the oxygen being inhaled and the oxygen being exhaled

Is when there is an insufficient oxygen in the tissues

Consists of inserting a tube into the nose or mouth and pushing it down the trachea.

Is often referred to as the voice box

Are the primary organs in the respiratory system

Is a device that transforms liquid medicine into a fine mist

Is the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach

Is a mucus secreted by cells in the lower airways

Is inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection in the tiny air sacs in the lungs

Refers to the muscles, organs, and tissues that are involved in breathing

Is a substance secreted by the salivary glands

Are the substances produced by the organs and glands in the body

Another word for phlegm

Is often referred to as a windpipe

An artificial opening created at the front of the neck to support breathing