resp[i tarot Flashcards
what structures are located in the upper respiratory system
mouth,nose, epigolotis,pharynx and larynx
what are the names and locations of the 3 divison of the pharynx
nasopharynx
oropharynx
laryngopharynx
medical name for voice box
larynx
new opening in trachea
tracheostomy
surgery to create a new opening in trachea to help breathing
tracheostomy
air enter the _______ from the trachea and then divides into the _______ continues throught the_________ and finally in to the alveoli where gas exchange occurs
larynx, bronchi, bronchioles
medical word for nosebleed is
epistaxis
condition that causes rapid, shallow, difficult respirations is known as
emphysema
group of tests that will help determine lung capacity
pulmonary function tests
accumulation of blood in the chest cavity
hemothorax
difficult or painful breathing
dyspnea
45 repirations per minute/ 20 -10 normal
above normal
accessory organs of digestion include the
liver,gallbladder, and pancreas
allergic disorder that is caused by swelling and inflammation of the airways is known as
asthma
which quadrant is the gallbladder located
right upper quadrant
hormone produced by the pancreas and helps regulate blood sugar
insulin glucagon
first section of the small intestine after the stomach is the
duodenum
upper gastrointestinal system includes the
mouth esophagus and stomach
function of liver
filter blood
define peristalsis
series of muscle contractions
disorder with bad or painful digestion
dyspepsia
lesion or sore on the mucous membrane of the digestive system is called
peptic ulcer
an eating disorder characterized by binge eating follow by vomiting or use of medicaitons to eliminate food is called
bulimia
inflammation of a pouch or sac in the lining of the intestine is called
diverticulitis