Chapter 17a

terminus (end) of bronchial tree where primary gas exchange occurs in the lung

main branches of airways connecting the trachea to the bronchioles in the lung

airways connecting the bronchi to the alveoli

device used to deliver medication to the lungs using a dry powder and without aerosol propellant. It requires some inspiratory effort and may not be useful in small children

Hemoglobin

component of red blood cells that transports oxygen from lungs to cells and tissues throughout the body

Larynx

portion of the respiratory tract connecting the pharynx to the trachea. It contains the vocal cords, which vibrate and allow a person to vocalize. The larynx is sometimes referred to as the voice box

Lungs

the two organs (left and right) located in the chest that take in oxygen from the air and distribute it to the bloodstream for use by the body, while removing waste carbon dioxide from body processes by exhalation into the outside air

Metered dose inhaler (MDI)

a device that delivers aerosolized medication to the lungs. It is often used with a spacer

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Alveoli terminus (end) of bronchial tree where primary gas exchange occurs in the lung	Bronchi main branches of airways connecting the trachea to the bronchioles in the lung	Bronchioles airways connecting the bronchi to the alveoli	Dry powder inhaler (DPI) device used to deliver medication to the lungs using a dry powder and without aerosol propellant. It requires some inspiratory effort and may not be useful in small children
Hemoglobin component of red blood cells that transports oxygen from lungs to cells and tissues throughout the body	Larynx portion of the respiratory tract connecting the pharynx to the trachea. It contains the vocal cords, which vibrate and allow a person to vocalize. The larynx is sometimes referred to as the voice box	Lungs the two organs (left and right) located in the chest that take in oxygen from the air and distribute it to the bloodstream for use by the body, while removing waste carbon dioxide from body processes by exhalation into the outside air	Metered dose inhaler (MDI) a device that delivers aerosolized medication to the lungs. It is often used with a spacer