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Anatomy 15 - Respiratory System Flashcards

1
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What does the respiratory system allow for

A

Inspiration, gas exchange and expiration

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2
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What does it take in and give out

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It takes in oxygen and gives out carbon dioxide

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3
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What is the respiratory tract composed of

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The nasal canal, hard palate, choana, soft palate, nostrils, epiglottis, glottis, phatynx, larynx, oesophagus, trachea, lung, pleura cavity and bronchi

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4
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Functions of the nasal cavity

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To filter, warm and moisten the air

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5
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What lies within the nasal cavity

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The concha

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6
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What are the three concha

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The superior, middle and inferior concha

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7
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What are the concha

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Folds of tissue on the lateral wall of the nasal fossa

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8
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What are the concha covered in

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Mucous

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9
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What are the functions of the concha

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To create turbulance with the air passing through and warm the blood

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10
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How is the air in the nasal cavity warmed

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Through capillaries in the concha being close to the surface

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11
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What are the narrow passages between the concha known as

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Meatuses

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12
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What are the para-nasal sinuses

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Air filled spaces within the skull

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13
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Functions of the para-nasal sinuses

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To lighten the skull and produce mucous

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14
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What do the nasal cavity and para-nasal sinuses allow for in relation to sound production

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Resonance

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15
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What are the three sections of the pharynx

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The nasopharyns, oropharynx and the laryngopharynx

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16
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What is the larynx

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The vocal box

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17
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How does the larynx produced sound

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Through vibrations of the vocal folds

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18
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What is the trachea composed of

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C-shaped cartilage

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19
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Which direction does the cartilage of the trachea face

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Anteriorly

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20
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What connects the edges of the cartilage within the trachea

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Small muscles

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21
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When the trachea bifurcates what does it give

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The left and right main bronchi

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22
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What are the vital organs of respiration

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The lungs

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23
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Main function of the lungs

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To oxygenate blood

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24
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What are the two pleura of the lungs

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Parietal and visceral

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25
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What does the parietal pleura line

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The pulmonary cavity

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26
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What are the different sections of the parietal cavity

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Cervical, costal, diaphragmatic and mediastinal

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27
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What does the visceral pleura cover

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The surface of the lungs

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28
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WHat is the pulmonary ligament

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The sleeve of pleura that hangs down below the lung root

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29
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What are the different branches of the bronchi

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Main, lober and segmental

30
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What do the bronchioles lack

A

Cartilage

31
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How many lober bronchi are in the right lung

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Three

32
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How many lober bronchi are in the left lung

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Two

33
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Main function of the bronchi

A

To transport air

34
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What are the respiratory surfaces within the lungs

A

The alveoli

35
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What are alveoli

A

Air-filled sacs that are in close association with capilaries of the lung

36
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What is the larynx composed of

A

Epiglottic cartilage, thyroid cartilage, arytenoid cartilage and cricoid carilage

37
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What makes up the Adams apple

A

Thyroid cartilage

38
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What happens when the thyroid cartilage expands

A

The vocal folds expands which causes the voice to deepen

39
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What carilage connects the larynx to the trachea

A

Cricoid cartilage

40
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What two cartilages form a synovial joint

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Arytenoid and cricoid cartilage

41
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What type of crtilage is the epiglottic caertilage

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Elastic

42
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What is the epiglottic cartilage involved in

A

Closing of the respiratory tract

43
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What are the vocal folds attached to anteriorly

A

The thyroid cartilage

44
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What are the vocal fold attached to posteriorly

A

The arytenoid cartilage

45
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What is the range of movement of the vocal folds

A

Abduction and adduction

46
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What are the principle adductors of the vocal folds

A

The lateral crico-arytenoid muscles

47
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In what direction do the lateral crico-arytenoid muscle pull the vocal folds

A

Anteriorly

48
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What other muscles help in the action of adduction of the vocal folds

A

The transverse/oblique arytenoid muscles

49
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What are sole abductors of the vocal folds

A

The posterior crico-arytenoid muscles

50
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In which direction does the posterior crico-arytenoid muscles pull the vocal folds

A

Posteriorly

51
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Whare does the trachea sit relative to the oesophagus

A

The trachea sits anteriorly to the trachea

52
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What do the muscles in the trachea allow for

A

They allow for a bolus to pass through the oesophagus without the trachea being damaged

53
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What are the tree surfaces of the lungs

A

Costal, diaphragmatic and mediastinal

54
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Which is the largest surface of the lung

A

The costal

55
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What is inferior to the lungs

A

The diaphragm

56
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How many lobes does the left lung have

A

Two

57
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How many lobes does the right lung have

A

Three

58
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What are the lobes of the left and right lungs

A

Left - Superior and inferior

Right - Superior, middle and inferior

59
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What separates the superior and inferior lobes

A

The oblique fissure

60
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What separates the superior and middle lobes

A

The horizontal fissure

61
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What are the impressions present on the left lung

A

Cardiac, arch of the aorta and the descending aorta

62
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What are the impressions present on the right lung

A

Oespohageal and superior vena cava

63
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What is found within the lung hilum

A

Pulmonary arteries, bronchial vessels, broncho-pulmonary lymph node and the different lober bronchi

64
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What is most posterior in the lung hilum

A

The bronchus

65
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What is the bronchus composed of

A

Cartilage

66
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Where does gas exchange occur

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Between the alveoli and the capilaries within the walls of the alveoli

67
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What happens to structures in the thorax during inspiration

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The sternum moves anteriorly and superiorly, the lower ribcage moves laterally and the diaphragm decends

68
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What is the primary muscle of inspiration at rest

A

The diaphragm

69
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What muscles are involved in raising the ribcage

A

The external intercostal muscles

70
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What muscles are involved in lowering the ribcage

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The interal intercostal and the innermost intercostal muslces

71
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What accessory muscles are involved in inspiration

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The scalenes, pectoralis minor, sternocleidomastoid and erector spinae muscles

Second Year - Anatomy CA21007 (18 decks)

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