Cricoid Cartilage

Corniculate Cartilage

Thyroid cartilage

Cartilage ring

tube that travels food from mouth to stomach

wind pipe

voice box

membraneous tube that takes in air and food and liquids

atel/o

nas/o

cyst/o

olfact/o

lobe

hallow air sac

dark blue

bronchiole

intravenous

respiratory distress syndrome

oxygen

shortness of breath

Visual examination of all of the above

Visual examination of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi via a flexible bronchoscope.

Visual examination of the larynx via a laryngoscope.

Visual examination of the nasal passages.

Test performed on blood serum to detect the presence of streptolysin enzyme O, which is secreted by beta-hemolytic streptococcus. Positive results indicate streptococcal infection.

Visual examination of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi via a flexible bronchoscope.

Test measures the acidity (pH) and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.

Test performed on sputum to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, an acid-fast bacilli. Positive results indicate tuberculosis.

These agents are used for the temporary relief of nasal congestion associated with the common cold, hay fever, other upper respiratory allergies, and sinusitis.

Used to improve pulmonary airflow by dilating air passages.

Depress the cough center located in the medulla, thereby raising its threshold for incoming cough impulse.

Promote and facilitate the removal of mucus from the lower respiratory tract