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2. Structure and function of the respiratory system Flashcards

1
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What 2 regions make up the respiratory tract?

A
  • Upper respiratory tract

- Lower respiratory tract

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2
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What makes up the upper respiratory tract?

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  • Nose
  • Nasal cavity
  • Pharynx
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3
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What makes up the lower respiratory tract?

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  • Larynx
  • Trachea
  • Bronchi
  • Lungs
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4
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What 2 compartments make up the nose?

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  • External nose

- Interal nasal cavity

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5
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What cartilage forms the bridge of the nose?

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Greater alar cartilage

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6
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What 2 cartilages and bones make up the external nose?

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  • Septal cartilage
  • Greater alar cartilage
  • Extensions of frontal & maxillary bones
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7
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Term for nostrils

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Nares

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8
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Term for internal nares

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Choanae

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9
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The internal nasal cavity consists of.. (4)

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  • Nares
  • Interal nares (choanae)
  • Posterior region of the nasal cavity
  • Vestibule (opening)
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10
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What is the anterior portion of the nasal septem made from?

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Cartilage

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11
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What is the posterior region of the nasal septem made from?

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Vomer & ethmoid bone

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12
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What is the floor of the nasal cavity is made from?

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Hard palate

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13
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Term for 3 bony ridges in the nasal cavity

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Conchae

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14
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Which side of the nasal cavity are the conchae located?

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Lateral wall

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15
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What is the purpose of the conchae?

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To filter out impurities

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16
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Term for the passage ways between the conchae

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Meatus

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17
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Between which conchae do the openings of the paranasal sinuses exist?

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Superior and median

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18
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Where is the opening of the nasolacrinal duct?

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Between the median and lower conchae

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19
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What type of epithelium lines the vestibule (opening) of the nasal cavity?

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Stratified squamous

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20
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What 2 types of cell line the posterior side of the nasal cavity?

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  • Goblet cells

- Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelial cells

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21
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What type of epithelium lines the superior region of the nasal cavity?

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Olfactory

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22
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Name 3 regions of the pharynx

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  • Nasopharynx
  • Oropharynx
  • Laryngopharynx
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23
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Where are the pharyngeal tonsils located?

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Posterior region of the nasopharynx

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24
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The nasopharynx contains the openings for which tubes?

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Auditory/eustachian tubes

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25
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Junction point between the GI tract and respiratory tract

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Oropharynx

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26
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Section of the pharynx that extends from the uvula to the epiglottis

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Oropharynx

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27
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What type of epithelium lines the oropharynx?

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Stratified squamous epithelium

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28
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Immune tissue that contains antigen presenting cells

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Tonsils

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29
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Which region of the pharynx are the tonsils located?

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Oropharynx

30
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There are 2 sets of tonsils. What are their names?

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  • Palatine

- Lingual

31
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Where does the laryngopharynx extend to and from?

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From the epiglottis to the opening of the oesophagus and larynx

32
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How many cartilages is the larynx made from?

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9

33
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How many paired cartilages are there in the larynx?

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3 pairs

34
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What are the names of the unpaired cartilages in the larynx?

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  • Thyroid cartilage
  • Epiglottis
  • Cricoid cartilage
35
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Which cartilage is the largest (larynx)?

A

Thyroid

36
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Which cartilage is positioned most superiorly in the larynx?

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Thyroid

37
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Which cartilage forms the adam’s apple?

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Thyroid

38
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Which cartilage consists of elastic cartilage and forms a free flap?

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Epiglottis

39
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Which cartilage forms the base of the larynx?

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Cricoid

40
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What are the names of the paired cartilages?

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  • Arytenoid
  • Corniculate
  • Cuneiform
41
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What cartilages are the false vocal cords attached to and in what postion?

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Posterior region of the arytenoid cartilage and anterior region of the thyroid cartilage.

42
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Another term for the false vocal cords

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Vestibular folds

43
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What do the inferior ligaments, attached to the arytenoid cartilage, form?

A

True vocal cords

44
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What is the name of the opening between the vocal cords?

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Glottis

45
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How can sounds be modified?

A

Lengthening or shortening the vocal cords

46
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Range of c shaped cartilages in the trachea

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15-20

47
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How can the diameter of the trachea be altered?

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The posterior wall of the trachea contains smooth muscle & ligamentous membrane

48
Q

What muscle contracts as we swallow?

A

Skeletal

49
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What bifurcates to form the bronchi?

A

The trachea

50
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What bronchi enter the lungs?

A

Secondary bronchi

51
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What do bronchi divide into?

A

Bronchioles

52
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What type of cells do the bronchi contain?

A

Ciliated/goblet cells

53
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What do goblet cells release and why?

A

Mucus, to remove bacteria

54
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What organ extends from the diaphragm?

A

The lungs

55
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How many lobes does the right lung have?

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3

56
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How many lobes does the left lung have?

A

2

57
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What do lobes divide into?

A

Lobules

58
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How are lobules separated from one another?

A

Connective tissue

59
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How many lobules does the right lung have?

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10

60
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How many lobules does the left lung have?

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9

61
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Where do blood vessels and nerves enter the lungs?

A

Hilum

62
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In which organ is the pleura located?

A

Lungs

63
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What is the parietal pleura?

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A serous membrane which touches the inner thoracic wall, diaphragm & mediastinum

64
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What is a serous membrane?

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Tissue which lines the internal cavities, forming a 2 layered membrane

65
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What is the visceral pleura?

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A serous membrane covering the surface of the lung

66
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What fluid exists between the visceral and parietal pleura?

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Pleural fluid

67
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2 functions of the pleural fluid

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1) lubricate during breathing so each pleural membrane can slide past one another
2) Holds plueral membranes together

68
Q

What is the major way blood is supplied to the respiratory system?

A

Pulmonary artery (to the lungs)

69
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What blood vessel supplies the bronchi tissue and respiratory bronchioles with blood?

A

Bronchial arteries

70
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3 muscles of respiration

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1) Diaphragm
2) Muscles that elevate the ribs
3) Muscles that depress the ribs

71
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Muscles involved in inhalation (6)

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  • Sternocleidomastoid
  • Scalenes
  • Pectoralis minor
  • Serratus anterior
  • External intercostals
  • Diaphragm
72
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Muscles involved in exhalation (4)

A
  • Transversus thoracis
  • Internal intercostals
  • Diaphragm
  • Rectus abdominis & other abdominal muscles

CRR Respiratory (3 decks)

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