Lower Respiratory System Flashcards

1
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short passageway that connects the laryngopharynx with the trachea.

A

Larynx

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2
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Larynx lies in the?

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midline of the neck anterior to the esophagus and the fourth through sixth cervical vertebrae (C4–C6).

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3
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Three occur singly:

A
  • thyroid / Adam’s apple
  • epiglottis
  • cricoid cartilage
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4
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Three occur in pairs:

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  • arytenoid
  • cuneiform
  • corniculate
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5
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space that extends from the entrance into the larynx down to the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage

A

Cavity of the larynx

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6
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portion of the cavity of the larynx above the vestibular folds

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Laryngeal vestibule

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7
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portion of the cavity of the larynx below the vocal folds

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Infraglottic cavity

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8
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consists of two fused plates of hyaline cartilage that form the anterior wall of the larynx and give it a triangular shape.

A

Thyroid cartilage

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9
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Adam’s apple

A

Thyroid cartilage

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10
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MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE
Thyroid or adam’s apple are present in both males and females. Equal in size for both male and female

A. TT
B. TF
C. FT
D. FF

A

B. True first statement
False second statement

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11
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connects the thyroid cartilage to the hyoid bone

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Thyrohyoid membrane

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12
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large, leafshaped piece of elastic cartilage that is covered with epithelium.

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Epiglottis

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13
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tapered inferior portion that is attached to the anterior rim of the thyroid cartilage.

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Stem of the epiglottis

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14
Q

is unattached and is free to move up and down like a trap door.

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Leaf portion of the epiglottis

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15
Q

During swallowing, the pharynx and larynx???

A

Rise

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16
Q

Elevation of the pharynx….?

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widens epiglottis to receive food or drink

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17
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elevation of the larynx…?

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causes the epiglottis to move down and form a lid over the glottis, closing it off .

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18
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a.)……..? consists of a pair of folds of mucous membrane, the vocal folds in the larynx, and the space between them called the b)……?

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A. Glottis
B. Rima glottidis

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19
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a ring of hyaline cartilage that forms the inferior wall of the larynx

A

Cricoid cartilage

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20
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Cricoid cartilage is attached to the first ring of cartilage of the trachea by the…?

A

cricotracheal ligament

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21
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is connected to the cricoid cartilage by the cricothyroid ligament.

A

Thyroid cartilage

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22
Q

The a.)…….? is the landmark for making an emergency airway called a b.)…..?????

A

A. Cricoid cartilage
B. tracheotomy

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23
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Triangular pieces of mostly hyaline cartilage located at the posterior, superior border of cricoid cartilage. They form synovial joints with the cricoid cartilage and have a wide range of mobility.

A

Arytenoid cartilages

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24
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horn-shaped pieces of elastic cartilage located at the apex of each arytenoid cartilage.

A

Corniculate cartilages

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25
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club-shaped; support the vocal folds and lateral aspects of the epiglottis.

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Cuneiform cartilages

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26
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false vocal cords

A

Vestibular folds

27
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true vocal cords

A

Vocal folds

28
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located anterior to the esophagus and extends from the larynx to the superior border of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5)

A

Trachea

29
Q

pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium and an underlying layer of lamina propria that contains elastic and reticular fibers.

A

Mucosa

30
Q

consisting of areolar connective tissue that contains seromucous glands and their ducts

A

Submucosa

31
Q

16–20 horizontal rings of hyaline cartilage resembling the letter C provide a semi rigid support for patency and prevents obstruction

A

Hyaline cartilage

32
Q

joins the trachea to surrounding tissues.

A

adventitia

33
Q

Bronchi are lined by?

A

pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.

34
Q

the trachea divides into?

A

right main (primary)bronchus
left main (primary) bronchus

35
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right main (primary)bronchus goes into the?

A

Right lung

36
Q

left main (primary) bronchus goes into the?

A

left lung

37
Q

What is the point division of the trachea and bronchi?

A

carina

38
Q

main bronchi divide to form smaller bronchi called?

A

lobar (secondary) bronchi

39
Q

How many lobes does the right lung have?

A

Three

40
Q

How many lobes does the left lung has?

A

two

41
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lobar bronchi continue to branch, forming still smaller bronchi, called ?

A

segmental (tertiary) bronchi

42
Q

segmental (tertiary) bronchi then divide into?

A

Bronchioles

43
Q

bronchioles which in turn branch repeatedly, into the smallest tubes called as ?

A

terminal bronchioles

44
Q

terminal bronchioles, subdividing into microscopic branches called ?

A

respiratory bronchioles.

45
Q

extensive branching from the trachea through the terminal bronchioles resembles an inverted tree, commonly referred to as the?

A

Bronchial tree

46
Q

main, lobar and segmental bronchi are lined with ?

A

pseudostratified ciliated columnar
epithelium

47
Q

The main, lobar and segmental bronchi are lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium which then changes to?

A

simple ciliated columnar epithelium with goblet cells

48
Q

smaller bronchioles are lined with ?

A

simple ciliated cuboidal epithelium with no goblet cells

49
Q

The lining then shifts to mostly …..? in the terminal bronchioles.

A

simple non-ciliated cuboidal epithelium

50
Q

paired cone-shaped organs in the thoracic cavity

A

Lungs

51
Q

The lungs is surrounded by?

A

pleurae

52
Q

What is the narrow superior tip of the lung?

A

Apex

53
Q

What is the concave, inferior surface of the lung that rests on the diaphragm ?

A

Base

54
Q

The lung is enclosed and protected by a double-layered serous membrane called?

A

pleural membrane or pleura

55
Q

It lines the wall of the thoracic cavity

A

Parietal pleura

56
Q

It is the deep layer that covers the lungs themselves

A

Visceral pleura

57
Q

A small space between the visceral and parietal pleurae and contains small amount of lubricating fluid

A

Pleural cavity

58
Q

Inflammation of the pleural membrane

A

Pleurisy

59
Q

matches the rounded curvature of the ribs.

A

Costal surface

60
Q

a) ……? of each lung contains a region, the b) …….? , through which bronchi, pulmonary blood vessels, lymphatic
vessels, and nerves enter and exit

A

A. mediastinal (medial) surface
B. Hilum

61
Q

Where do the apex(tip) of the heart lies?

A

cardiac notch

62
Q

Contains numerous hairs

A

Vestibule

63
Q

Contains conchae and meatuses

A

Respiratory region

64
Q

Functions in olfaction

A

Olfactory region