Anatomy

The hormone erythropoietin is released in the lungs.

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The major type of alveolar cell is type II, or granular pneumocytes.

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The oropharynx is behind the mouth.

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Cilia are microscopic, hairlike structures.

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Mucous membranes add 6501000 mL of water each hour to moisten inspired air.

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The nasal cavities are separated by a septum.

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The upper respiratory tract begins at the nares and ends at the carina.

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________ is defined as the presence of productive cough during three months of the year for two ...

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________ is a chronic inflammatory illness of the airways affecting nearly 25 million people, ...

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________ is a bacterial infection that has seen a recent rise in occurrence. The bacteria can lay ...

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________ is a lung infection that can be caused by a virus, fungus, bacterium, aspiration, or ...

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________ is a condition in which the alveoli of the lungs are either partially or totally collapsed.

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________ (LTB) produces a barky cough and inspiratory stridor.

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________ is an airway emergency in which the bacteria Haemophilus influenza type B causes acute ...

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________, or an inflamed voice box, is characterized by hoarseness and loss of speech.

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________, or sore throat, causes discomfort especially when swallowing.

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________ is a condition in which the tonsils swell and become painful, especially when swallowing.

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________ is an infection of the sinus cavities by viruses or bacteria with subsequent inflammation ...

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A ________ is a common contagious disease with an acute inflammation of the mucous membranes of the ...

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The major pathology of the upper airways includes ________ or allergies of the sinuses, nose, or throat.

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Nasal ________ are noncancerous growths within the nasal cavity.

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Allergic ________ occurs when allergens trigger the nasal mucosa to secrete excessive mucus, causing ...

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The nasopharynx contains lymphatic tissue of the immune system, called the ________, and passageways ...

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The __________ is the uppermost section of the pharynx.

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________ is a respiratory infection causing pressure, pain and often a headache.

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