SPO2 (saturation of peripheral oxygen) using an oximeter to measure

Type of tissue found around the trachea that keeps it open

Microscopic grape cluster-like air sacs where the exchange of gas takes place

Surrounding alveoli are these tiny blood vessels, which allow for the exchange of O2 and CO2

Medical term for nostrils

Structure at the back of the throat protecting food and drink from entering the nasal cavity

Structure at the back of the throat, visible if the tongue is depressed, that keeps food and drink from entering the airway

The __ lung has 3 lobes, while the __ lung has 2.

Horseshoe-shaped bone in the neck which is an attachment point for the tongue and protects the airway

Vocal folds/cords that are longer and larger, as is the case with most grown males, would produce a

Puncture of the thoracic cavity, leading to a collapsed lung

Movement of air through inhalation and exhalation. NOT the microscopic transfer of CO2 and O2

Exchange of CO2 and O2 at the site of the alveoli. NOT the mechanical process of bringing air in and out.

Term means "without air." Frequent interruptions to sleep due to cessation of breathing.

Clot found in the lungs that can lead to inability to breathe

Someone struggling with sleep apnea or having a medical emergency causing the inability to breathe may use this device

Term meaning to measure air or oxygen, specifically

Turning liquid into a mist to administer medication

Both men and women have 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, 1 bladder, and 1 urethra

Function of kidneys

The study of the kidneys is known as

Ring of muscle regulating the flow of urine, food, etc. Control of these is a skill both very young and very old often struggle with.

Type of muscle tissue making up the ureter, bladder, and urethra

Which root word is not associated with the kidney or its function?

Which term used for various structures in the body means a basic, bowl, or funnel. It is used with the funnels within the kidney.

Involuntary, wavelike muscle contractions and relaxations within hollow organs of the body that move solids and liquids AROUND the body

Term meaning storage of urine or urination

Kidneys filter and excrete waste products created by chemical processes in the body. This can cause urine to appear dark or cloudy at times.

When receiving a kidney transplant, the recipient will end up with 3 kidneys. This is because the doctors do not remove damaged kidneys.