CH 6 Respiratory System

Question 1

Respiratory system

Answer 1

A bodily system, also known as the pulmonary system, that brings oxygen into the lungs from breathed air while removing carbon dioxide from the lungs into the outside air; includes airways, lungs, and the respiratory muscles.

Question 2

Respiratory pump

Answer 2

Composed of skeletal structures (bones) and soft tissues (muscles) that work together to allow for proper respiratory mechanics as well as pumping blood back to the heart during inspiration.

Question 3

Inspiration

Answer 3

The process of contracting the inspiratory muscles to move air into the body.

Question 4

Expiration

Answer 4

The process of actively or passively relaxing the inspiratory muscles to move air out of the body.

Question 5

Valsalva maneuver

Answer 5

A process that involves expiring against a closed windpipe, creating additional intra-abdominal pressure and spinal stability.

Question 6

Diffusion

Answer 6

The process of getting oxygen from the environment to the tissues of the body.

Question 7

Tachypnea

Answer 7

Respiratory rate that is too fast; greater than 24 breaths per minute.

Question 8

Bradypnea

Answer 8

Respiratory rate that is too slow; fewer than 8 breaths per minute.

Question 9

Dyspnea

Answer 9

Shortness of breath or labored breathing.

Question 10

Diaphragmatic breathing

Answer 10

Breathing deeply by allowing the expansion of the abdominal area.