ANS A body part or condition that appears on both sides of the midline.
14. Bronchioles
ANS Subdivision of the smaller bronchi in the lungs; made of smooth muscle and dilate or
constrict in response to various stimuli.
15. capnography
ANS A noninvasive method to quickly and efficiently provide infor- mation on a patient's
ventilatory status, circulation, and metabolism; effectively measures the concentration of
carbon dioxide in expired air over time.
16. Capnometry
ANS A device that measures the amount of expired carbon dioxide.
17. carina
ANS Point at which the trachea bifurcates (divides) into the left and right mainstem
bronchi.
18. Chemoreceptors
ANS Monitor the levels of O2, CO2, and the pH of the cere- brospinal fluid and then provide
feedback to the respiratory centers to modify the rate and depth of breathing based on the
body's needs at any given time.
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