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Chapter 7 - Respiratory system Flashcards

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pharynx (throat)

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passageway that conducts air from nasal cavity to trachea and also carries food and drink from mouth to esophagus

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Larynx (voice box)

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respiratory system organ responsible for producing speech; located just below pharynx

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Trachea (windpipe)

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passageway for air that extends from the pharynx to the larynx down to the main bronchi.

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Bronchial tubes (the cute tree)

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organ of respiratory system that carries air into each lung

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tidal volume (TV)

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amount of air that enters lungs in single inhalation or leaves lungs in single exhalation of quiet breathing
capacity: 500mL

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Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)

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air that can be forcibly inhaled after normal respiration has taken place; also called complemental air
capacity: 3,000 mL

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expiratory reserve volume (ERV)

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air that can be forcibly exhaled after normal, quiet respiration; also called supplemental air
capacity: 1,000mL

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residual volume (RV)

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air remaining in lungs after forced exhalation

capacity: 1,500mL

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inspiratory (IC)

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volume of air inhaled after normal exhale

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functional residual capacity (FRC)

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Air that remains in lungs after normal exhalation has taken place

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total lung capacity (TLC)

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volume of air in lungs after maximal inhalation

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Vital signs

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respiration, pulse, temperature, skin color, blood pressure, and reaction of pupils; signs of condition of body functions

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otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

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branch of medicine that treats diseases of ears, nose, and throat

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pulmonology

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branch of medicine specializing in conditions of respiratory system

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respiratory therapy

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allied health specialty that assists patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders

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thoracic surgery

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branch of medicine specializing in surgery on respiratory system and thoracic cavity

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anosmia

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loss of sense of smell

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anoxia

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lack of oxygen

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aphonia

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no voice

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apnea

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not breathing

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asphyxia

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lack of oxygen that can lead to unconsciousness and death if not corrected immediately

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bradypnea

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slow breathing

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bronchiectasis

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dilated bronchus

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bronchospasm

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involuntary muscle spasm in bronchi

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clubbing
abnormal widening and thickening of ends of fingers and toes associated with chronic oxygen deficiency
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crackles
abnormal sound made during inspiration; also called rales
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cyanosis
slightly bluish color of skin due to deficiency of oxygen and excess of carbon dioxide in blood
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dysphonia
abnormal voice
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dyspnea
difficult, labored breathing
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epistaxis
nosebleed
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eupnea
normal breathing
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hemoptysis
coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum
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hemothorax
condition of having blood in chest cavity
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hypercapnia
excessive carbon dioxide
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hyperpnea
excessive deep breathing
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hyperventilation
to breathe both fast (tachypnea) and deep (hyperpnea)
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hypocapnia
insufficient carbon dioxide
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hypopnea
insufficient or shallow breathing
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hypoventilation
to breathe both slow (bradypnea) and shallow (hypopnea)
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hypoxemia
deficiency of oxygen in blood
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hypoxia
absence of oxygen in tissues
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laryngoplegia
paralysis of voice box
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orthopnea
term to describe patient who needs to sit up straight in order to breathe comfortably
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pansinusitis
inflammation of all sinuses
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patent
open or unblocked, such as patent airway
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phlegm (flema)
thick mucus secreted by membranes that line respiratory tract
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pleurodynia
pleural pain
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pyothorax
condition of having pus in chest cavity
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rhinitis
inflammation of nose
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rhinorrhagia
rapid flow of blood from nose
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rhinorrhea
discharge from nose; known as runny nose
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rhonchi
somewhat musical sound during expiration; known as wheezing
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sputum
mucus or phlegm coughed up from lining of respiratory tract
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stridor
harsh, high-pitched, noisy breathing sound made when there is obstruction of bronchus or larynx
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tachypnea
rapid breathing rate
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thoracalgia
chest pain
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tracheostenosis
narrowing of trachea
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diphtheria
bacterial infection of respiratory system characterized by severe inflammation
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laryngitis
inflammation of larynx causing difficulty in speaking
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nasopharyngitis
inflammation of nasal cavity and throat
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pertussis
contagious bacterial infection of larynx, trachea, and bronchi characterized by coughing attacks that end with whooping sound; also called whooping cough
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pharyngitis
inflammation of mucous membrane of pharynx, usually caused by viral or bacterial infection; commonly called sore throat
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rhinomycosis
condition of having fungal infection in nose
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bronchiectasis
dilation of bronchus or bronchi that can result from infection
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bronchitis
acute or chronic inflammation of lower respiratory tract that often occurs after other childhood infections such as measles
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bronchogenic carcinoma
malignant lung tumor that originates in bronchi; usually associated with history of cigarette smoking
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anthracosis
type of pneumoconiosis that develops from collection of coal dust in lung; also called black lung or miner's lung
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asbestosis
type of pneumoconiosis developing from collection of asbestos fibers in lungs; may lead to development of lung cancer
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atelectasis
condition in which lung tissue collapses, which prevents respiratory exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
progressive, chronic, and usually irreversible condition in which lungs have diminished capacity for inspiration (inhalation) and expiration (exhalation)
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cystic fibrosis
hereditary condition causing exocrine glands to malfunction; patient produces very thick mucus that causes severe congestion within lungs and digestive system
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emphysema
pulmonary condition that can occur as result of long-term heavy smoking
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histoplasmosis
pulmonary disease caused by fungus found in dust in droppings of pigeons and chickens
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legionnaires' disease
severe, often fatal disease characterized by pneumonia and gastrointestinal symptoms
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pneumoconiosis
condition resulting from inhaling environmental particles that become toxic, such as coal dust (anthracosis) or asbestos (asbestosis)
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pneumonia
inflammatory condition of lung, which can be caused by bacterial and viral infections, diseases, and chemicals
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pulmonary edema
condition in which lung tissue retains excessive amount of fluid; results in labored breathing
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pulmonary embolism
blood clot or air bubble in pulmonary artery or one of its branches
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pulmonary fibrosis
formation of fibrous scar tissue in lungs
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silicosis
form of respiratory disease resulting from inhalation of silica (quartz) dust; considered an occupational disease
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sleep apnea
condition in which breathing stops repeatedly during sleep long enough to cause drop in oxygen levels in blood
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tuberculosis
most commonly affects respiratory system and causes inflammation and calcification of system
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empyema
pus within pleural space, usually result of infection
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pleural effusion
abnormal presence of fluid or gas in pleural cavity
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pleurisy
inflammation of pleura
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pneumothorax
collection of air or gas in pleural cavity, which can result in collapse of lung

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