Chapter 9: Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System: Overview Flashcards

1
Q

ventilation and respiration is the function of what system

A

Respiratory system

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2
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nerve stimulation of breathing begins in what part of the nervous system

A

medulla oblongata and pons

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3
Q

maintaining of acid-base (pH) balance of the blood is maintained by what two organs

A

lungs and kidneys

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4
Q

increased carbon dioxide in the blood

A

hypercapnia

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5
Q

decreased carbon dioxide in the blood

A

hypocapnia

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6
Q

hypoventilation causes what with the acid-base balance

A

respiratory acidosis

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7
Q

hyperventilation causes what with the acid-base balance

A

respiratory alkalosis

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8
Q

oxygen inhaled from the air is exchanged with carbon dioxide from the blood

A

external respiration

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9
Q

exchange of gases between the blood and tissue cells

A

internal respiration

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10
Q

separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity

A

diaphragm

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11
Q

membrane encases the lungs

A

visceral pleura

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12
Q

lines the inside of chest and thoracic cavity

A

parietal pleura

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13
Q

potential space between visceral pleura and parietal pleura is

A

pleural cavity

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14
Q

a condition of slow and irreversible progressive airway obstruction. includes, bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema

A

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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15
Q

Avian Flu is known as

A

bird flu

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