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Anatomy 2
This chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause presents with small nodules or tubercles in the lungs, lymph nodes and other organs. | Sarcoidosis |
The general term used to describe a lung disease in which the airways become obstructed. | COPD |
What is the name of the gaseous waste in the respiratory system? | Carbon dioxide |
What is the main muscle utilized for breathing? | Diaphragm |
This diagnostic term refers to a fine crackling sound heard during inspiration. | Rale (crackle) |
This diagnostic term refers to a strained, high-pitched, relatively loud sound made on inspiration. | Stridor |
This diagnostic term refers to a loud, rumbling sound. | Rhonchi (rhonchus) |
This diagnostic term refers to listening to sounds within the body. | Auscultation |
A condition whereby fluid accumulates in the lungs is called ___________________. | Pulmonary edema |
This disease is characterized by the hyperinflation of the air sacs with subsequent destruction of the alveolar walls. | Emphysema |
An inflammation of the lungs and bronchial tubes that is due to foreign material getting into the lung is called __________________________. | Aspiration pneumonia |