HAPP: Respiratory (Book) Flashcards

1
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consists of external nose and the nasal cavity

A

Nose or nasus

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2
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it is the visible structure that forms a prominent feature of the face

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External nose

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3
Q

The largest part of the external nose is composed of ________?

A

hyaline cartilage plates

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4
Q

T or F

The nasal bones plus extensions of the frontal and maxillary bones constitute the bridge of the nose.

A

True

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5
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The open chamber inside the nose where air first enters the respiratory system

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Nasal cavity

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6
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It begins at the anterior external openings called the nares or nostrils

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Nasal cavity

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7
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It extends to posterior openings into the pharynx, these openings are called _______?

A

choanae

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8
Q

inside each naris, in the anterior part of the nasal cavity, it has a region called _____?

A

vestibule

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9
Q

It is lined with stratified squamous epithelium

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vestibule

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10
Q

floor of the nasal cavity which separates it from the oral cavity in the mouth is called _______?

A

hard palate

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11
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It is formed by the palatine process of the maxillae and the palatine bone

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hard palate

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12
Q

T or F

The nasal cavity is divided into right and left halves, two halves are separated by a wall of tissue called nasal septum.

A

True

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13
Q

Anterior part of nasal septum composed of _________?

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cartilage

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14
Q

Posterior part of nasal septum consists of _________?

A

vomer bone and perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone

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15
Q

each side of nasal cavity has three lateral bony ridges called_______?

A

conchae

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16
Q

the air passes through tunnels is called_____?

A

meatus

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17
Q

within the superior and middle meatuses are openings from the various_____?

A

paranasal sinuses

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18
Q

each inferior meatus also contains the opening of a_____

A

nasolacrimal duct

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19
Q

commonly referred to as a sinus infection, inflammation of sinus mucous membranes and paranasal sinuses

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sinusitis

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20
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common opening of both digestive and respiratory systems.

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pharynx / throat

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21
Q

receives air from the nasal cavity and receives air, food, and drink from the oral cavity

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pharynx

22
Q

T or F
There are three regions of pharynx: nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx

A

True

23
Q

most superior portion of the pharynx, posterior to the nasal cavity

A

nasopharynx

24
Q

The nasopharynx is superior to the _____?

A

soft palate

25
Q

an incomplete partition composed of muscle and connective tissue

A

soft palate

26
Q

extension of the soft palate is called ?

A

uvula

27
Q

T or F
The nasopharynx is lined with a mucous membrane that traps debris such as dust and microbes

A

True

28
Q

middle portion of the pharynx, it is the continuation of the nasopharynx

A

oropharynx

29
Q

joins the mouth’s oral cavity and the oropharynx

A

fauces

30
Q

continuation of the oropharynx, spans the posterior length of the larynx from the superior larynx structure, epiglottis, and esophagus

A

laryngopharynx

31
Q

commonly known as the voice box, it is located in the anterior part of the laryngopharynx

A

larynx

32
Q

largest cartilage, it is a single shield shaped piece of cartilage which is known as the Adam’s apple

A

thyroid cartilage

33
Q

forms the base of the larynx, it is a single piece of cartilage upon which the other cartilages rest

A

cricoid cartilage

34
Q

single piece of cartilage that is attached to the thyroid cartilage and projects superiorly

A

epiglottis

35
Q

T or F
Epiglottis is unique among the larynx’s cartilages, because it is a freely movable flap and constructed of elastic cartilage rather than hyaline cartilage

A

True

36
Q

paired __________ articulate with the superior border on the cricoid cartilage

A

arytenoid cartilages

37
Q

paired __________ are attached to the superior tips of the arytenoid cartilages

A

corniculate cartilages

38
Q

paired __________ are contained in a mucous membrane anterior to the corniculate cartilages

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cuneiform cartilages

39
Q

T or F
The vestibular folds or false vocal cords are the superior pair of ligaments that extent from the anterior surface of arytenoid cartilage to posterior surface of thyroid cartilage.

A

True

40
Q

T or F
The vocals folds or true vocal cords are the inferior ligaments

A

True

41
Q

At the junction of the vocal folds is an opening; this opening is called ________?

A

glottis

42
Q

If the vocal folds become inflamed, and the person loses his/her voice, it is called

A

laryngitis

43
Q

commonly known as the windpipe, it allows air to flow into the lungs

A

trachea

44
Q

Trachea is reinforced with 15-20 C-shaped pieces of hyaline cartilage called?

A

tracheal rings

45
Q

T or F
The smooth muscle called trachealis muscle, can narrow the diameter of the trachea by contracting, which aids in coughing.

A

True

46
Q

T or F
The trachea divides to form two smaller tubes called main bronchi or primary bronchi, each of which extends to a lung.

A

True

47
Q

At the location where the trachea divides into the two main bronchi is a ridge of cartilage called?

A

carina

48
Q

T or F
The carina is an important landmark for reading x-rays

A

True

49
Q

consists of the trachea and network of air tubes in the lungs

A

tracheobronchial

50
Q

arise directly from the main bronchi, also known as secondary bronchi

A

lobar bronchi