ATI TEAS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023/24 UPDATED&VERIFIED
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place! What are alveoli? A lung disease characterized by inflamed, narrowed airways, and difficulty breathing. What is asthma? The main passageways directly attached to the lungs. What is bronchi? Small passages in the lungs that connect bronchi to alveoli. What are bronchioles? A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and other organs, characterized by difficulty breathing, coughing up sputum, and lung infections. What is Cystic Fibrosis? The passage of fluid to an organ or a tissue. What is perfusion? A membrane around the lungs and inside the chest cavity. What is pleura? A fluid secreted by alveoli and found in the lungs. What is surfactant? The amount of air breathed in a normal inhalation or exhalation! What is tidal volume? The windpipe, which connects the larynx to the lungs. What is the trachea? The movement of air in and out of the body via inhalation and exhalation. What is ventilation?
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