Quiz 3 Nose Mouth and Throat Flashcards
nose
first segment of respiratory system
nose function
warms, moistens, and filters the inhaled air, sensory organ for smell
vibrissae
nasal hairs that line the nasal cavity
deciduous
temporary teeth
saliva
acts as a solvent for food flavors and helps move food around the mouth
Bifid Uvula
a condition in which the uvula is split either completely or partially
Torus Palantinus
a benign bony ridge running in the middleof the hard palate
Leukoedema
milky, bluish-white, opaque appearance of the buccal mucossa, looks grayish with age
natal teeth
baby born with teeth
rhinorrhea
discharge from nose due to colds, allergies, sinus infection, trauma
epistaxis
nosebleeds
untreated strep throat
can lead to complication of rheumatic fever
dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
chronic sinusitis
diffuse swelling of all sinus mucosa
enlarged tongue
indicative of mental retardation, hypothyroidism, acromegaly
small tongue
indicative of malnutrition
indurated area
indicative of a mass or lymphadenopathy
Stensen’s Duct
opening of the parotid salivary gland
Fordyce Granules
small, isolated white or yellow papules on the mucosa of cheek, tongue and lips - painless, non-significant
Torus Palatinus
nodular bony ridge down the middle o the hard palate
CN XII - hypoglossal - test
sticking out the tongue
fine tremor
indicative of hyperthroidism
coarse tremor
indicative of cerebral palsy or alcoholism
sweet, fruity breath
indicative of diabetic ketoacidosis