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Chapter 11 -- Respiratory System Flashcards

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phren/o

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diaphram

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pleur/o

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pleura

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alveoli

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small cavities where oxygen is removed from the air delivered by the bronchioles

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apex

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upper tip of each lung

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base

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bottom of each lung

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bronchi

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tubes ( R and L) branching off the trachea and into the lungs

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bronchiole

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very small branches of bronchi that extend into the lungs

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cilia

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small hairs in the upper respiratory tract that sweep out foreign matter and mucus out of the respiratory tract

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diaphram

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the major muscle of the respiration located at the base of the thoracic cavity

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epiglottis

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a mucous membrane-covered, leaf-shaped piece of cartilage at the root of the tongue

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glottis

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vocal folds and apparatus of the larynx

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internal respiration

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oxygen and CO2 being exchanged at the cellular level

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external respiration

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air brought into lungs and O2 and CO2 and exchanged in the blood in the alveoli

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laryngopharynx

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lower portion of the pharynx

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larynx

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vocal cords

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mediastinum

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area between the lungs that houses the heart, aorta, trachea, esophagus and bronchi

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nasopharynx

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upper portion of the pharynx

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oropharynx

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middle portion of the pharynx

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patency

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the state of being open

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patent

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open

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pharynx

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passageway just below the nasal cavity and mouth

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phrenic

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the diaphram

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pleura

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serous membrane that surrounds the lung

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atelectasis

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collapse of a lung or part of a lung

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bronchial pneumonia
inflammation of the smaller bronchial tubes
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bronchiostenosis
narrowing of the bronchial tubes
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bronchitis
inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes
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bronchpneumonia
inflammation of the smaller bronchial tubes
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bronchospasm
abnormal contraction of the bronchi
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Cheyne-Stokes
respiratory pattern of varying depths with periods of apnea
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croup
a viral infection that causes swelling of the larynx and epiglottis; a barking noise is characteristic
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cystic fibrosis
genetic disorder in which the lungs become clogged with excessive amounts of abnormally thick mucus
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dysphonia
difficult or painful speech
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dyspnea
difficult breathing
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emphysema
condition where the alveoli are insufficient because of distention
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hemoptysis
blood-tinged frothy sputum
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influenza
highly contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that is spread by droplets
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Kussmaul
rapid deep respirations that are characteristic of an acid-base imbalance (frequently seen in uncontrolled diabetes)
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laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx
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laryngospasm
involuntary contraction of the larynx
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laryngostenosis
a narrowing of the larynx
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orthopnea
discomfort or difficulty breathing while lying flat; difficulty is relieved by sitting up
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pertussis
an acute infectious inflammation of the larynx, trachea and bronchi caused by Bordella pertussis
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pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx
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pharyngospasm
involuntary contraction of the pharynx
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phrenoplegia
paralysis of the diaphram
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pneumolith
calculus in the lungs
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pneumonia
inflammation of the lung caused by infection, chemical inhalation or trauma
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pneumothorax
accumulation of air in the pleural space
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rales
abnormal breath sound; crackles
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rhinitis
inflammation of the inner lining of the nasal cavity
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rhinopathy
disease of the nose
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rhinorrhea
discharge from the rhinal mucous membrane
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rhonchi
abnormal breath sound; low-pitched sonorous sounds
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sinusitis
inflammation of the respiratory sinuses
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stridor
high pitched squeaking sound frequently associated with croup
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tachypnea
abnormal fast respiration
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tracheitis
inflammation of the trachea
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tracheostenosis
abnormal narrowing of the trachea
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tuberculosis
disease caused by presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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wheezing
abnormal breath sounds; whistling sounds heard with upper airway obstruction
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antihistaminic
drug used to treat acute allergic reactions
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antipyretic
drug used to reduce fever
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arterial blood gas
measures the partial pressures of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the arterial blood
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bronchodilator
drug used to expand the bronchi
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bronchoscope
a device used for visually inspecting the interior of a bronchus
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bronchoscopy
inspection using a bronchoscope
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decongestant
drug used to reduce edema and congestion
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larygnoscope
instrument with a light at the tip to aid in visual inspection of the larnyx
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larngyoscopy
visual inspection of the larnyx with the aid of a laryngoscope
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postural drainage
a physical therapy technique where the pt lies on their side on a decline to help drain the lungs
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pulmonary function tests
measurement of lung volumes to assess breathing and ventilation; instrument used as a spirometer
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rhinoscope
a small mirror with a thin handle; used in rhinoscopy
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pneumoectomy
removal of the pulmonary lobes from a lung
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spirometer
instrument used to measure respiratory gases
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thoracentesis
insertion of a needle into the pleural cavity to withdraw fluid for diagnostic purposes, to drain excess fluid or to re-expand a collapsed lung

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