the common cold

Caused a pandemic. Part of the Sars-2 virus. Spread by respiratory droplets.

large, air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face

located superior to the larynx, and posterior to the mouth and nose, has three sections

which body system warms, moistens, and filters incoming air

An inflammatory illness of the lung caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, or physical or chemical injury to the lungs

Alveoli become stretched out, and can't push carbon dioxide out. Caused by smoking. Symptoms are anxiety, shortness of breath, cough, difficulty breathing

wind pipe, anterior to the esophagus, connects larynx to the bronchi

two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs

fights infections, kills tumor cells, returns leftover fluid to the circulatory system

Uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung, most common cause is exposure to smoke

Contagious respiratory illness caused by the flu virus. Fever, headache, tired, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting

located at the end of the bronchioles, small air sacs that are one cell thick, site of gas exchange between gas and blood

voice box, connects the pharynx to the trachea

basic functions are regulating growth, metabolism and maturation

Reversible obstructive airway disease, characterized by wheezing, breathing difficulty, coughing. Treated with an inhaler.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Abbreviation

organs where atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide exchange take place

bony framework of cartilage, skin, and mucous membrane linings, contains a septum dividing right and left halves

transports blood, oxygen, nutrients, heat, antibodies, and hormones throughout the body

Inflammation of the bronchi from genetics, air pollution, infection, or carbon monoxide

infectious, communicable disease that destroys lung tissue and pleura. Spread by inhaled respiratory droplets

located inferior to the pharynx, large piece of cartilage, that cover larynx during swallowing

nostrils, opening to the nose

Basic functions are sensation, integration, and movement