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11th Grade
04/10/2012

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Term
Tidal volume (TV)
Definition
amount of air inhaled or exhaled with each breath under resting conditions
Term
Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)
Definition
amount of air that can be inhaled during forced breathing in addition to resting tidal volume
Term
Expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
Definition
amount of air that can be exhaled during forced breathing in addition to tidal volume
Term
Residual volume (RV)
Definition
amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forced exhalation.
Term
Vital capacity
Definition
maximum amount of air that can be expired after taking the deepest breath possible (VC = TV + IRV + ERV)
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Inspiratory capacity
Definition
maximum volume of air that can be inhaled following exhalation of resting tidal volume (IC = TV + IRV)
Term
Functional residual capacity
Definition
volume of air remaining in the lungs following exhalation of resting volume (FRC = ERV + RV)
Term
Total lung capacity
Definition
total volume of air that the lungs can hold (TLC = VC + RV)
Term
Chronic bronchitis
Definition
cilia are immobilized and reduced in number; goblet cells increase their production of mucus → mucus clogs the airways and breeds infection
Term
Emphysema
Definition
– alveolar walls break down and the surface area of the lungs is reduced
Term
Asthma
Definition
allergens trigger the release of histamine and other inflammatory chemicals that cause intense bronchoconstriction
Term
Acute rhinitis
Definition
the common cold
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
– lower respiratory infection that causes fluid build up in the lungs
Term
Sleep apnea
Definition
Cessation of breathing for 10 seconds or longer during sleep
Term
Tuberculosis
Definition
pulmonary infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis; reduces lung compliance
Term
Stomach and duodenal ulcers
Definition
open sores or lesions found in the stomach or duodenal lining - most ulcers (80 percent of gastric ulcers and 90 percent of duodenal ulcers) develop as a result of infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
Term
Diarrhea
Definition
loose, watery, and frequent stools or bowl movements – prolonged it can cause dehydration
Term
Lactose intolerance
Definition
the inability to digest and metabolize lactose, a sugar found in milk caused by a lack of the enzyme lactase in the digestive system
Term
Obstructive disorders
Definition
flow of urine is blocked causing it to back up and injure one or both kidneys
Term
Pulmonary edema
Definition
extra fluid in lungs
Term
Pleurisy
Definition
inflammation of the pleura lining surrounding the lungs – very painful
Term
Hypoxia
Definition
deficiency of oxygen in a tissue or the inability to use oxygen
Term
Oxygen toxicity
Definition
excess oxygen, causing the build up of peroxides and free radicals
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