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CHAPTER 23: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Flashcards

Anatomy Part

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WHAT ARE THE GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM?

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-respiration-gas exchange
(O2 and CO2 between the body and the atmosphere
-provided passageway for air movement
-site of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange
-detection of odors
-production of sound

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WHICH STRUCTURES ARE A PART OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT?

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NOSE
NASAL CAVITY
PHARYNX
LARYNX

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WHICH STRUCTURES ARE A PART OF THE LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT?

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TRACHEA
BRONCHI
BRONCHIOLES
ALVEOLAR DUCTS
ALVEOLI

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WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE CONDUCTING ZONE? WHAT STRUCTURES ARE A PART OF THIS ZONE?

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TRANSPORTS AIR
from nose to terminal bronchioles

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WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE RESPIRATORY ZONE? WHAT STRUCTURES ARE A PART OF THIS ZONE?

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respiratory bronchioles
ALVEOLAR ducts
alveoli

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WHAT IS MUCOSA?

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mucous membrane that lines the respiratory system

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Describe the epithelium of the mucosa

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basement membrane
-gets thinner as move towards alveoli
-starts at ciliated pseudostrafied columnar
-becomes simple ciliated columnar, then simple cuboidal
-simple squamous at the alveoli

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Describe what is beneath the epithelium of the mucosa

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lamina propria is underneath
-areolar connective tissue associated underneath

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WHAT IS MUCOUS SECRETED BY?

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goblet cells in epithelial lining
mucous and serous glands in lamina propria

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WHAT PROTEIN IS IN MUCOUS?

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DEFENSINS-ANTIBACTERIAL PROTEINS

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what is the function of mucous and which part of it perform each function?

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FUNCTION: defense against microbes
lysozyme-antibacterial enzyme
defensins-antibacterial proteins
immunoglobulin A- antibodies

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DEFINE SPUTUM

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mucus coughed up with saliva and any trapped substances

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CYSTIC FIBROSIS

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-Chloride channels are defective
-mucous becomes thick
-pulmonary infections are common
-can lead to ducts within other organs being blocked and destroyed
ex; pancreas and salivary glands

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describe the anatomy of the nose including which tissues it is made of

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made of bone, hyaline cartilage, dense irregular connective tissue, and skin.
bridge= nasal bone
one pair of lateral cartilages
two pairs of alar cartilages

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what are the choanea?

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paired openings, lead into the pharynx

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16
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what makes up the floor of nasal cavity?

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palate

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what makes up the roof of the nasal cavity?

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nasal, frontal, ethmoid and sphenoid bones

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what is the nasal septum made of ?

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septal cartilage
perpendicular plate
ethmoid bone
vomer

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define nasal conchae

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three paired, bont projections locates in the lateral wall of nasal cavity

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what is the function of nasal conchae?

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increase the surface area of the nasal of the nasal cavitites in order to provide warming and humidication of air as it passes.

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describe the nasal vestibule

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-just inside nostrils
-lined by skin and hairs
-hair traps particles

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what is the function of the nasal vestibule?

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help filter dust and other particles to keep them from entering the lungs

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23
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describe the olfactory region

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superior part of nasal cavity
contains olfactory epithelium
molecules stimulate these receptors

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function of olfactory region

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enables sense of smell

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describe respiratory region

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-pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
-extensive vasculature
-nosebleeds occur

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what is the function of nasolacrimal ducts?

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drain the lacrimal secretions from the eye into the nasal cavity

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Nasolacrimal ducts: how is air conditioned in the nose?

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-warmed by extensive blood vessels
-mucus traps dust, microbes, and foreign material

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RHINORRHEA

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a runny nose due to:
increased mucus production
increased lacrimal gland secretions
exposure to cold air

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PARANASAL SINUSES: what are they and what bones have them?

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DEFINE: spaces within the skull bones
BONES WITHIN: frontal, ethmoidal, sphenoidal, maxillary

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describe paranasal sinuses

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connected to the nasal cavity
lined by pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
function: humidifying and heated inspired air

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sinus infections and headaches

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-inflammation of the ducts that drain from the paranasal sinuses
-infection or allergic cause
-germs can grow in it (need antibiotic)
-pressure changes (sinus headaches)

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Describe the anatomy of the phaynx

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-the throat
-posterior to nasal cavity, oral cavity, and larynx
lateral walls are made of skeletal muscle

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what are the three sections the pharynx is divided into? Inferior to superior

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nasopharynx-most superior
oropharynx
laryngopharynx- most inferior (skeletal muscle)

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Nasopharynx: where is it located and what type of tissue it has?

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-It is located superior to the soft palate
-pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

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Nasopharynx:
Air or food or both? how?
what does it contain?

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  • for air only: soft palate elevates when swallow, food and drink blocked from entering nasopharynx
    -It contains tonsils, Tubal tonsils near auditory tube opening
    -pharyngeal tonsils on posterior nasopharynx wall
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36
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what are pharyngeal tonsils called when they are enlarged?

A

adenoids

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Nasopharynx:
what does it connect to and what is the function of this connection?

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-connect to the ear: auditory tube
-equalization of pressure on each side of the tympanic membrane

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Oropharynx:
where is it located?
what type of tissue does it have?

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-from soft palate to hyoid bone
-nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium

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Oropharynx:
Air or food or both?
what does it ontain?

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  • for both food and air
  • contains tonsils
    palatine on lateral walls
    lingual at base of tongue
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Laryngopharynx:
where it located?
what type of tissue?
air or food of both?

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located: posterior to larynx, from hyoid esophagus
tissue: nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium
-Food and air

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Describe Larynx

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-voicebox
-airway between laryngopharynx and trachea

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Functions of larynx

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-produce sound when vocal cord vibrate
-air passageway
-prevents ingested materials from getting into respiratory tract
-helps increase abdominal cavity pressure
-sneeze and cough reflexs

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Larynx:
what are some other aspects of sneezing and cough reflexes?

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-removes irritants
-abdominal muscle contract, thoracic pressure increases
-vocal cords forcible opened
-explosive blast of exhaled air

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Larynx:
what are some other aspects of the larynx helping increase abdominal cavity pressure?

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-valsalva maneuver
-helps with urination, defecation and childbirth

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Larynx:
what are some aspects on why the larynx prevents ingested materials from getting into respiratory tract?

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epiglottis covers superior opening when swallowing

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Describe the laryngeal inlet

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connects the pharynx and larynx

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47
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describe the 9 cartilages

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-held in place by ligaments and muscles
-single: thyroid, cricoid, and epiglottis cartilages
-paired: arytenoid, corniculate, and cuneiform cartilages
-all are hyaline cartilage except epiglottis which is elastic cartilage

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True or False: All cartilages are hyaline except epiglottis which is elastic cartilage

A

TRUE

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Describe the ligaments

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-extrinsic attach the larynx to other structures
-intrinsic are within the larynx

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50
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what does the extrinsic attach the larynx to?

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hyoid bone

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51
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what ligaments are within the intrinsic in the larynx?

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-vocal ligament
-vestibular ligaments

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Thyroid cartilage:
describe the shape and location

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Shape: large, shield shaped
Location: lateral and anterior wall of larynx
attached to lateral surface of cricoid cartilage

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Thyroid cartilage:
what us the laryngeal prominence and how is different in males vs females?

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Anterior protrusion also known as laryngeal prominence
-adams apple
-larger in males, enlarges during puberty

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cricoid cartilage:
describe the shape and location

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Shape: Ring shaped
Location: inferior to thyroid cartilage

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Epiglottis:
describe the shape
describe the location

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Shape: spoon shaped
location: anchored to inner part of thyroid cartilage
-projects posterior superiorly into pharynx

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Epiglottis:
what is its function?
what is it made of?

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function: closes over laryngeal inlet when swallowing
Made of: elastic cartilage

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Vocal ligaments:
describe the location
what is it made of? what is it covered with?

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located: between the thyroid and arytenoid cartilages
Made of: avascular elastic connective tissue
covered with: mucosa
- forms vocal folds (true focal folds)

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Vocal ligaments:
how do vocal ligaments produce sound?

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they produce sound when air passes through them

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Vocal ligaments:
what is the rima glottides?
what is the glottis?

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Rima glottides: opening between ligaments
Rima glottidis + vocal folds = glottis

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Vestibular ligaments:
describe the location:
what is it covered with:

A

location: from thyroid to arytenoid and corniculate cartilages
covered with: mucosa
-forms vestibular folds (false vocal cords)

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Vestibular ligaments:
how do they produce sound?

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-play NO ROLE in sound production
protect the true vocal cords instead

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Vestibular ligament:
what is the remi vestibuli?

A

opening between vestibular folds

63
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Describe the extrinsic muscles and where are they located

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Located in the larynx
OUTTER
-skeletal muscle that stabilize the larynx and help it move during swallowing
-originate on hyoid bone and sternum
insert on thyroid cartilages

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Production of sound:
how is sound produced?

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-vocal cords vibrate
-intrinsic laryngeal muscles narrow the opening of the rima glottides
-when expire, air is forced past the vocal cords

64
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Describe the intrinsic muscles and where are they located

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located: within- hold within place while we swallow
-skeletal muscles within the larynx
-attach to arytenoid and corniculate cartilages
-contract to change the rima glottides
-voice production and swallowing

65
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production of sound:
what determines range, pitch and loudness?

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Range: length and thickness of local cords
-males: longer, thicker= thicker voice
Pitch: tension of vocal cords
loudness: force of air past vocal cords
more air-louder

66
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what are some aspects on why the pitch is the tension of vocal cords?

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increased tension=more vibration=higher pitch
-regulated by intrinsic laryngeal muscles

67
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which ligaments have false and true vocal folds?

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False: vestibular
True: Vocal

68
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Laryngitis

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inflammation of the larynx
symptoms:
hoarse voice, sore throat, maybe fever
due to: bacterial or viral infection
overuse (yelling)

69
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if laryngitis gets severe what can heppen?q

A

extend to epiglottis
can lead to sudden airway obstruction in children

70
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Describe the location of the trachea

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-opening between the larynx and main bronchi
-anterior to esophagus, posterior to sternum

71
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Describe the cartilages of the trachea and what their functions are.

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-tracheal cartilages on the anterior and lateral walls
-c-shaped rings of hyaline cartilage
-perichondrium surrounds with dense fibrous membrane
-helps make sure the trachea stays open
-rings connected by annular ligaments

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What muscles are associated with the trachea and what is their function?

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-trachealis muscle and ligamentous membrane on the tracheas posterior surface
-connects the open ends of the cartilage rings
-accommodates esophagus when food passes through it
-contracts during cough

73
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What is the carina? What is its function? where is it located?

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located: internal ridge at inferior trachea, many sensory receptors
function: initiates the cough reflex when irritants are present

74
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Tracheotomy

A

is an incision into the trachea
facilitates breathing if airway is blocked or if it is compromised by disease or injury

75
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Cricothyrotomy

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an incision between the circoid cartilage and thyroid cartilage
tube is replaced within the opening to facilitate air exchange

76
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List the 4 layers of the tracheal wall
innermost to outermost

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mucosa
submucosa
tracheal cartilage
adventitia

77
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Describe each layer of the tracheal wall

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mucosa- (innermost)
-ciliated pseudostratified columnar and lamina propria
submucosa
-areolar connective tissue
-contains blood vessels, nerves, serous and mucous glands, lymphatic tissue
tracheal cartilage
adventitia (outermost)
-elastic connective tissue

78
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Describe the anatomy of the bronchial tree

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originates at the main bronchi
-branches to more and more narrow tubes
ends in small bronchiole passageways

79
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describe the anatomy of the main bronchi

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main bronchus branches into lobar bronchi
-supported by incomplete hyaline cartilage rings
-trachea splits into the right and left main bronchi:
at the level of the sternal angle
each bronchus enters a lung
-right bronchus is shorter, wider, and more vertical
more likely to have foreign particles get lodged here

80
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what are two functions of the hyaline cartilage rings associated with the main bronchi?

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-keeps the main bronchi open
-the support lessens as the bronchi divide

81
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Describe the anatomy of the segmental bronchi

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  • continue to branch into smaller passageways
    bronchioles
82
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What is the difference between terminal and respiratory bronchioles?

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Terminal bronchioles: the last part of the conducting zone
Respiratory: first part of the respiratory zone

83
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Describe what helps the main bronchi open

A

main bronchi are supported by incomplete hyaline cartilage rings
-keep the main bronchi open
-the support lessens as the bronchi divide

84
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What do the bronchioles have instead of cartilage?

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-have thicker layer of smooth muscle

85
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What is bronchoconstriction?

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-muscle contraction will narrow the diameter of the bronchioles
-less air gets through
-less entry of potentially harmful substances

86
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What is bronchodilation?

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muscle relaxation increases the diameter of the bronchioles
more air gets through

87
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difference between bronchoconstriction and bronchodilation?

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bronchoconstriction: less air gets through, less entry of potentially harmful substances
bronchodilation: more air gets through

88
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Asthma

A

episodes of bronchoconstriction
Symptoms: wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, excess mucus
-localized immune response in the bronchi and bronchioles
walls become permanently thickened
treated: with inhaled steroids or bronchodilators
can be exercise inducted
can grow out of asthma

89
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describe the general anatomy of the respiratory zone

A

-microscopic
-respiratory bronchioles subdivide into alveolar ducts
-lead to alveolar sacs
-clusters of alveoli

90
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what type of epithelium is found in these structures?

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respiratory bronchioles= simple cuboidal
alveoli and alveolar ducts=simple squamous
thinner so better gas exchange

91
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describe the general structure of the alveoli

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300-400 million per lung
alveolar pores provide openings for collateral ventilation
-surrounded by pulmonary capillaries

92
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what is the alveoli divided by and what type of fibers does it have?

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divided by interalveolar septum and has elastic fibers

93
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what are the three cell types found in the alveoli?

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alveolar type 1 -squamous
alveolar type 2 cells- septal cells
alveolar macrophages-dust cells

94
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what is the function of Alveolar type one?

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-most common, 95% pf alveolar surface area**
-alveolar epithelium of the respiratory membrane

95
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what is the function of alveolar type 2 cells ?

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-secrete pulmonary surfactant**
-oil that coats inside of alveolus
-prevents collapse during expiration**

96
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what is the function of alveolar macrophages?

A

leukocytes that are fixed to the wall or free to migrate

97
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Respiratory membrane

A

thin barrier separating air in the alveoli from the blood in the pulmonary capillaries

98
Q

what are the components of the respiratory structure membrane and how are they connected?

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-Alveolar epithelium and its basement membrane
-capillary epithelium and its basement membrane
-basement membranes are fused together

99
Q

explain how gas moves moves across the membrane

A

-oxygen diffuses from the alveolus into the capillaries
picked up by erythrocytes
-carbon dioxide diffuses from the blood to the alveolus
gets released into the external enviorment

100
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pneumonia

A

infection of the lungs causes alveoli to full with fluid, exudate, or pus
due to bacterial and viral infection

101
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symptoms of pneumonia

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cough, fever, difficulty breathing, weakness, chills, increased heart rate, chest pain when inhale

102
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if symptoms are mild with pneumonia what is this called?

A

walking pneumonia

103
Q

who does pneumonia normally affect?

A

illness tends to last longer in older and immunocompromised individuals

104
Q

Describe the location of the lungs

A

-in the thorax, either side of mediastinum
-house of the bronchial tree and all respiratory structures

105
Q

describe the general anatomy of the lungs

A

-concave base is on the diaphragm
-apex is just behind the clavicle

106
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what are the surfaces of the lung?

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costal surface- next to the ribs
mediastinal surface- next to mediastinum
diaphragmatic surface- next to diaphragm

107
Q

what is the helium and what is found there?

A

-indent on mediastinal side
-bronchi, pulmonary vessels, ANS nerves, lymph vessels all pass through
also called the root

108
Q

what is found in the helium?

A

bronchi, pulmonary vessels, ANS nerves, lymph vessels

109
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Describe the lobes right lung

A

larger and wider
three lobes

110
Q

describe the fissures of the right lung

A

horizontal fissures- separates superior and middle lobe
oblique fissure- separates middle and inferior lobe

111
Q

what are the three surface indentations of the left lung?

A

cardiac impression
cardiac notch
impression for aorta

112
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cardiac impression

A

medial surface to accommodate heart

113
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cardiac notch

A

anterior surface to accommodate heart

114
Q

impression for aorta

A

on medial surface

115
Q

what are the two lobes in the left lung and their functions

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oblique fissure-: fissure separates superior and inferior lobes
lingula- projects from the superior lobe

116
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Bronchopulmonary segments:
How many segments are there?

A

Right lung: 10
left lung: 8-10

117
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Bronchopulmonary segments:
what does each have?

A

-supplied by its own segmental bronchus, pulmonary artery and vein, and lymph vessels
-encapsulated with connected tissue
-organized into lobules supplied by terminal bronchiole

118
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Bronchopulmonary segments: what is a lobule and what does each have?

A
119
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Bronchopulmonary segments: How are the segments divided?

A
120
Q

what does smoking lead to changes in?
Name three

A

respiratory infection
cellular and genetic changes in the lungs
emphysema
cancer in the lungs, esophagus,stomach, pancreas
stomach ulcers
atherosclerosis
low birth weight babies
poor delivery of oxygen and nutrients to all tissues

121
Q

second hand smoking is linked to:

A

bronchitis
asthma
ear infections

122
Q

Lung cancer

A

-highly aggressive, frequently fatal
-smoking cause 85% of lung cancers

123
Q

what are some symptoms of lung cancer?

A

chronic cough
coughing up blood
excess pulmonary mucus
increased pulmonary infections

124
Q

What is the purpose of the pulmonary circulation?

A

replenishes oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide

125
Q

Describe the pulmonary circulation pathway

A

-pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood to the pulmonary capillaries
-blood gets reoxygenated
-blood enters pulmonary venules and veins, returns to the left atrium

126
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what is the purpose of the bronchial circulation pathway?

A

transports oxygenated blood to the lungs own tissues

127
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describe the bronchial circulation

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-Bronchial arteries branch off the descending aorta
-bronchial veins collect venous blood and drain into pulmonary veins

128
Q

where are the lymphatic drainage located?

A

lymph vessels and nodes are located in the lungs connective tissues, around the bronchi, and in the pleura

129
Q

what are three functions of the lymphatic drainage?

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-remove excess fluid from the lungs
-filter lymph through lymph nodes
-collects particles and pollutants that were not removed by the cilicia

130
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autonomic nervous system innervates the smooth muscles and glands. what are the two nervous system inputs that intervate in the lymphatic drainage ?

A

sympathetic- input from T1-T5
parasympathetic input from vagus nerve

131
Q

what is the pleura?

A

serous membrane lining the lung surface and the thoracic wall

132
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what tissues make up the pleura?

A

simple squamous epithelium
areolar connective tissue

133
Q

what are the two pleuras?

A

visceral and parietal

134
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where are the pleuras found?

A

visceral: on the lung surface
parietal: internal thoracic walls
lateral surface of mediastinum
superior surface of diaphragm

135
Q

why is it beneficial that each lung has its own pleural membrane?

A

limits spread of infection between lungs

136
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where is the pleural cavity?

A

between the visceral and parietal serous membrane

137
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why is the pleural cavity called the potential space?

A

when the lungs are inflated the layers are almost touching

138
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what does the pleural cavity produce?

A

serous fluid

139
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what is the function of the serous fluid?

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-covers the surface of the cavity]
-lubricates surfaces so that they can easily slide
-continuously drained by lymph

140
Q

Describe pleurisy and its key components

A

inflammation of the pleural membranes
-severe chest pain when breathing
-inflamed membranes will have increased friction
-usually one side only

141
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describe pleural effusion and its key components

A

is when there is excess fluid in the pleural cavity
symptoms: shortness of breath and chest pain
-can be due to systemic factors
left sided heart failure, pulmonary embolism, cirrhosis of the liver
-also due to lung cancer or lung infections

142
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describe intrapleural pressure and its components

A

between the membranes is low.
-chest wall is able to expand outward
-lungs will cling to the chest wall because of the surface tension of the serous fluid
-elastic tissue pulls the lungs inward

143
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Define intrapulmonary pressure

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in the alveoli is greater
-lungs remain inflated

144
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define atelectasis and its components

A

is a collapsed lung
-intrapleural and intrapulmonary pressures equalize due to air in the pleural cavity
-need to remove air from the pleural space

145
Q

What is pneumothorax?

A

is when there is air in the pleural cavity

146
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what are components of the pneumothorax?

A

-penetrating wound can introduce air externally
-ribs can lacerate the lung or alveolus can rupture, introducing air internally
-intrapleural and intrapulmonary pressures equalize
small ones will resolve on their own but large ones are a medical emergency

Anatomy and Physiology 2 (8 decks)

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