Pulmonary cavities & lungs Flashcards

1
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What are the 2 layers of plura

A

Visceral: Covers lungs
Parietal: Adheres to thoracic wall

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What is the plural cavity filled with and where is it found?

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Filled with serous fluid and is found between visceral and parietal layers

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3
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Describe the division of the bronchopulmonary tree

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Trachea>R/L Main Bronchus (enters lungs) > Lobes (2L/3R) > Segmental Bronchus (10R/8L) > Terminal (no cartilage, begin alveoli)

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4
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What autonomic divisions innverate the lungs?

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both symp and parasymp

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Sypathetic activation causes what to happen to bronchi and blood vessels?

A

Bronchodilation and vasoconstriction

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Parasympathetic activation causes what to happen to bronchi and blood vesses?

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Bronchoconstriction and vasodilation

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