17 - AT #4 Respiratory system Terminology Flashcards

1
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Laryng/o

A

Larynx

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2
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Adenoid/o

A

Adenoid

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3
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Epiglott/o

A

Epiglottis

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4
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Nas/o

A

Nose

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5
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Rhin/o

A

Nose

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6
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Pharyng/o

A

Pharynx

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7
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Tonsill/o

A

Tonsils

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8
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Alveol/o

A

Alveoli (air sacs)

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9
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Bronch/o

A

Bronchial tube

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10
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Bronchiol/o

A

Bronchiole

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11
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Pneumon/o

A

Lung

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12
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Pulmon/o

A

Lung

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13
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Trache/o

A

Trachea

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14
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Ventilation

A

RR X TV

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15
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cyanosis

A

Bluish discolouration of the skin due to deficient oxygen in the bloodstream

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16
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hypoxaemia

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abnormally low levels of oxygen in the blood

17
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Hypoxia

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condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level

18
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Hypoxic

A

Pertaining to the condition of hypoxia

19
Q

Asphyxia

A

Deficiency of oxygen in the blood and increase in carbon dioxide in blood

20
Q

pneumoconiosis

A

Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs

21
Q

Phren/o

A

Diaphragm

22
Q

Down the concentration gradient

A

from high concentration to low concentration

23
Q

Inhalation

A

air rushes/sucked in
intercostals contract –> rib cage up and out
diaphragm contracts and flattens
Increased thoracic volume
decreased intrathoracic/intrapulmonary pressure

24
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Exhalation

A

air pushed out
intercostals relax–> rib cage down and in
diaphragm relaxes and domes
Decreased thoracic volume
Increased intrathoracic/intrapulmonary pressure

25
Q

orth/o

A

Straight

26
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-pnoea

A

Breathing