NEED TO KNOW Flashcards
The 3 branches off the aorta`
bracheocephalic, lt common carotid, left subclavian
What are the two main players when mast cells break down
leukotrines and histamines
Plueral effusion usually occurs in what side of the lung and why
Right side because it has smaller lymph nodes
what is a common cause of PE?
when lymph nodes get backed up/overloaded
CO formula
CO = SV x HR
Systolic BP
Force during ventricular contractions
diastolic BP
Force between ventricular contractions
Another name for macrophages
Type I, found on alveolar membrane
where in the mucocilliary escalater can you find cilia?
in the Sol layer. Pushes debris towards the gel layer and up
Where is the Lingula found?
Lt lung, upper lobe.
If the carina is over stimulated, what happens?
causes the cough reflex
The baroreceptors are found on what two locations?
the aortic arch and the carotid sinus’
What part of the brain helps with BP regulation?
Medulla Omblongata
Croup is caused by what and what symptoms
Barking cough called stridor. Occurs in children mainly from lower respiratory infection
Valeculla location
Found in the oropharynx. **Helps with intubation
Where are the eustachian tubes found?
Nasopharynx
Nose bleed
epistaxis
structure of diaphragm
Has two hemispheres, innervated by the phrenic nerve
Location of visceral pleura
on the lungs/organs while the parietal pleura is on the thorasic cavity wall.
Purpose of nodes in lymphatic vessels
they act as filers, produce certain cells
Where does the lymphatic tissue drain the fluid?
Rt side of the heart
CO definition
Amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle in one minute
what are the primary muscles of passive respiration
diaphragm and external intercostals
what does hematocrit
Total percentage of RBCs to the total blood volume
