Ch. 17

What is enviornmental tobacco smoke? (ETS)

inhaled (smoker) enviornmental (non smoker) 2nd hand smoke

What is the function of the Diaphragm?

It seperates thoracic cavity from abdominal cavity

What is inside the alveolus?

elastic fibers

What does smoking do to the trachea?

Cancer

What happens in emphysema?

lung disease making it hard to breathe