Exam 10: The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases

inflammation of the lungs due to viral or bacterial infection; secretion of excess fluid in the lungs prevents proper gas exchange

inflammation of the epithelial membranes enclosing the lungs

a type of food poisoning that may result in paralysis of the respiratory muscles

chronic disorder that results from permanent damage to the alveoli as a consequence of smoking or exposure to pollutants

a deadly type of cancer associated with asbestos exposure

condition that causes an accumulation of fluid in the spaces between the pulmonary capillaries and alveoli due to inadequate pumping of blood by the heart

collapse of one or more lobes of the lungs, usually due to a penetrating chest wound