Lymphatic and Respiratory Quiz Flashcards
where is the most important area for gas exchange
alveoli
what is the amount of air that is inhaled or exhaled during a normal breath called?
tidal volume (TD)
which part(s) of the brain regulates breathing
medulla oblongata and pons
which structure prevents food from going down the respiratory passage?
epiglottis
what are the folds of tissue called in the nasal cavity?
conchae and hard palette
what is the order of organs that are goes through from the outside to the alveoli
nasal passage, pharynx, larynx, trachea, primary bronchi, lungs, bronchioles, alveoli
what is it called when you are not getting enough oxygen to the tissues?
hypoxia
what are the non-respiratory sounds of the respiratory system?
cough, sneeze, crying, laughing, hiccups, yawn
emphysema
- A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.
- walls of alveoli become larger and larger chambers
- decreases gas exchange
- cannot be cured but mendicants, self-care, supportive care, therapies, and specialists can help
- cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, chest tightness, wheezing
asthma
- chronic inflammation of bronchial passageway
- difficulty breathing, wheezing, cough, shortness of breath
- medication
cystic fibrosis
- lethal genetic disease
- damages the lungs and digestive system
- cannot be cured
the respiratory movement representing the total amount of exchangeable air is the?
vital capacity
the opening between the vocal cords is called?
glottis
the serous membrane covering the surface of the lungs is called the?
pleura
blueish cast that results from inadequate oxygenation of the skin and mucosa is?
hypoxia
coughing
clears lower passageways
