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Exam 1/2 Anatomy and Physiology > Anatomy - Respiratory System > Flashcards

Anatomy - Respiratory System Flashcards

1
Q

The ___ is the uppermost portion of the airway, behind the nasal cavities.

A

Nasopharynx

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2
Q

The _____ separates the right and left cavities and warms and humidifies the nasal lining.

A

Nasopharynx

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3
Q

The upper airway is located above the?

A

Glottis

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4
Q

The lower airway is located below the?

A

Glottis

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5
Q

The hypopharynx is also known as?

A

The larygnopharynx

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6
Q

Eustachian tubes are found?

A

From inner ear to nose

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7
Q

The frontal sinus are located?

A

Above eyes

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8
Q

The Maxillary sinuses are located?

A

Side of nose

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9
Q

What is the benefit of breathing through oropharynx?

A

Greater volume

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10
Q

Where is the oropharynx located?

A

Level of uvula and extends down epiglottis

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11
Q

The ____ extends from the tip of the epiglottis to the glottis and esophagus.

A

Laryngopharnyx

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12
Q

Gargling takes place in the?

A

Hypopharynx (laryngopharynx)

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13
Q

The base of the larynx is the?

A

Cricoid cartilage

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14
Q

The _____ membrane joins the thyroid and cricoid cartilages.

A

Cricothyroid

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15
Q

The ______ folds are the false vocal cords.

A

Vestibular

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16
Q

The ____ primary bronchus is shorter, wider, and more vertical.

A

Right

17
Q

What is pulmonary surfactant?

A

Thin film that coats the alveoli; is produced at 34 weeks

18
Q

What is the function of pulmonary surfactant?

A

Prevents alveoli from collapsing; air on one side fluid on other

19
Q

The ___ lung is slightly smaller and is divided into two lobes.

A

Left

20
Q

_____ serves as a passageway for both respiratory ad digestive system.

A

Pharynx

21
Q

The ______ pleura covers the lung tissue and is smooth, most epithelial layer.

A

visceral

22
Q

The _____ pleura lines the ribs.

A

Parietal

23
Q

The active phase of breathing is?

A

Inhalation

24
Q

The passive phase of breathing is?

A

Exhalation

25
Q

How does a childs airway compare to an adults?

A

It is more superiorly and anteriorly located
Trachea is more flexible
Tongue is larger

26
Q

Smallest opening in adult airway is the?

A

Glottis

27
Q

Smallest opening in a childs airway is?

A

Cricoidcartilage ring

28
Q

Adult age for CPR is?

A

Puberty (12-14)

29
Q

Vital sign age ranges for an adult are?

A

8 and up

30
Q

Normal breathing rate for an adult is?

A

12-20

31
Q

Normal breathing rates for a child is?

A

15-30

32
Q

Normal breathing for an infant is?

A

25-50

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