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Anatomy & Physiology Of Lungs & Heart Flashcards

1
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What is the role of lungs?

A

Ventilation
Gas exchange

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2
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What is ventilation?

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Inhalation and exhalation

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3
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What is gas exchange?

A

Oxygenate blood and rid of body of CO2

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4
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What is the role of the heart?

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Pump oxygenated blood throughout the body

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5
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How does impairment impact the other organs of the body?

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Lungs are required to inhale oxygen so that heart may pump oxygenated blood to the rest of the body

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6
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What is cor pulmonale ?

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Damage of lungs increases pressure of right ventricle causing right sided heart failure

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7
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Lower and upper airway are separated by the ____________

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Epiglottis

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8
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Parasympathetic nervous system causes broncho__________

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Bronchoconstriction

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9
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Sympathetic nervous system causes broncho__________

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Bronchodilation

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10
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Gas exchange occurs between which?

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Alveoli and capillaries

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