resp[i tarot Flashcards

1
Q

what structures are located in the upper respiratory system

A

mouth,nose, epigolotis,pharynx and larynx

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2
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what are the names and locations of the 3 divison of the pharynx

A

nasopharynx
oropharynx
laryngopharynx

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3
Q

medical name for voice box

A

larynx

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4
Q

new opening in trachea

A

tracheostomy

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5
Q

surgery to create a new opening in trachea to help breathing

A

tracheostomy

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6
Q

air enter the _______ from the trachea and then divides into the _______ continues throught the_________ and finally in to the alveoli where gas exchange occurs

A

larynx, bronchi, bronchioles

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7
Q

medical word for nosebleed is

A

epistaxis

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8
Q

condition that causes rapid, shallow, difficult respirations is known as

A

emphysema

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9
Q

group of tests that will help determine lung capacity

A

pulmonary function tests

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10
Q

accumulation of blood in the chest cavity

A

hemothorax

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11
Q

difficult or painful breathing

A

dyspnea

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12
Q

45 repirations per minute/ 20 -10 normal

A

above normal

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13
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accessory organs of digestion include the

A

liver,gallbladder, and pancreas

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14
Q

allergic disorder that is caused by swelling and inflammation of the airways is known as

A

asthma

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15
Q

which quadrant is the gallbladder located

A

right upper quadrant

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16
Q

hormone produced by the pancreas and helps regulate blood sugar

A

insulin glucagon

17
Q

first section of the small intestine after the stomach is the

A

duodenum

18
Q

upper gastrointestinal system includes the

A

mouth esophagus and stomach

19
Q

function of liver

A

filter blood

20
Q

define peristalsis

A

series of muscle contractions

21
Q

disorder with bad or painful digestion

A

dyspepsia

22
Q

lesion or sore on the mucous membrane of the digestive system is called

A

peptic ulcer

23
Q

an eating disorder characterized by binge eating follow by vomiting or use of medicaitons to eliminate food is called

A

bulimia

24
Q

inflammation of a pouch or sac in the lining of the intestine is called

A

diverticulitis

25
Q

describe volvulus

A

a loop of intestines, twists around itself

26
Q

distinctive color is sometimes called

A

skin discoloration

27
Q

surgical creation of a new opening between the colon and the outside of the body is called

A

stoma

28
Q

part of respiratory system in where gas exchange occurs

A

alveoli