Chapter 17a

Alveoli

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

Bronchi

main branches of airways connecting the trachea to the bronchioles in the lung [toggle]

Bronchioles

airways connecting the bronchi to the alveoli [toggle]

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 [toggle]

Hemoglobin

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

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 [toggle]

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 [toggle]

Metered dose inhaler (MDI)

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

Chapter 17a: Flashcards

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Alveoli terminus (end) of bronchial tree where primary gas exchange occurs in the lung [toggle]	Bronchi main branches of airways connecting the trachea to the bronchioles in the lung [toggle]	Bronchioles airways connecting the bronchi to the alveoli [toggle]	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 [toggle]
Hemoglobin component of red blood cells that transports oxygen from lungs to cells and tissues throughout the body [toggle]	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 [toggle]	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 [toggle]	Metered dose inhaler (MDI) a device that delivers aerosolized medication to the lungs. It is often used with a spacer [toggle]