Exam 14: The Respiratory System: Its a Gas

________ is a condition in which there is an excessive build-up of fluid in the pleural space between the parietal and visceral pleura.

________, or sore throat, causes discomfort especially when swallowing.

Bloody fluid found in the pleural cavity/space is called a(n) ________.

When the diaphragm contracts, lung volume ______________________.

During increased physical activity or in disease states in which more oxygen is required, ________ are used to help pull up your rib cage to make an even larger space in the thoracic cavity.

The trachea branches into mainstem ____________.

The first respiratory structures without cartilage as a supporting tissue are ________.

Due to the structure of the ________, a large amount of moisture is added to the respiratory system every day.

The kidneys attempt to increase hemoglobin levels in the body by the release of ________.

Chemoreceptors that help regulate breathing can be found ________.

In susceptible individuals, ________ causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and cough, particularly at night and in the early morning.

Atelectasis is the situation in which the air sacs collapse.

Carbon dioxide is abbreviated as ________.

The two most important respiratory control centers are located in this part of the brain ________.

________ is pus in the pleural space.

Food is prevented from entering the trachea by the ____________.

Pleural effusion with pus is a(n) ________.

The oropharynx is behind the mouth.

In pleural effusion, if the fluid in the pleural space has pus, it is known as ________.

All of these muscles aid ventilation except _______________ .