Respiratory Vocabulary
What is the term for the process of breathing in air?
Inhalation
Which part of the body is responsible for exchanging gases during respiration?
Lungs
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
Dyspnea
Which of the following is a common respiratory disorder characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes?
Asthma
What is the medical term for the voice box?
Larynx
Which respiratory organ is responsible for oxygenating the blood and removing carbon dioxide?
Alveoli
What is the term for the windpipe?
Trachea
Which of the following is a serious respiratory condition where the air sacs in the lungs become inflamed and filled with fluid?
Pneumonia
During respiration, what gas do humans inhale and what gas do they exhale?
Inhale Oxygen, Exhale Carbon Dioxide
What is the medical condition characterized by long-term inflammation of the airways?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)