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Respiratory Flashcards

1
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It is the movement of air into and out of the lungs.

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Ventilation

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parts of the process of respiration

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movement of air into and out of the lungs; exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air in the lungs and the blood; transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood

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3
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upper respiratory tract

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larynx; Oropharynx; Nasal cavity

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lower respiratory tract

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trachea; Alveoli ; Bronchioles

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5
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Most of the structures of the external nose is composed of what type of cartilage?

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Hyaline

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6
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The opening to the pharynx found in the nasal cavity is called

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Choanae

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7
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These are bony ridges on the lateral walls on each side of the nasal cavity

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Nasal conchae

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8
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The largest paranasal sinus is the

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Maxillary sinus

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9
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Sneeze reflex, which cranial nerve?

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Trigeminal nerve

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10
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Which part of the respiratory tract serves as the common passageway for both air and food?

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Pharynx

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11
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During swallowing, which structure elevates to close the nasopharynx and prevent entry of food into the nose?

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Soft palate & uvula

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12
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This structure is found on the posterior part of the nasopharynx which is described as an extension of the soft palate?

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Uvula

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13
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The largest cartilage in the larynx is the

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Thyroid cartilage

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14
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The most inferior among the unpaired cartilages in the larynx is the

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Cricoid cartilage

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15
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This structure protects the airway by covering the glottis during the process of swallowing

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Epiglottis

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16
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The epiglottis is made up of what type of cartilage?

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Elastic

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17
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trachea

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It is composed of 16-20 C-shaped pieces of hyaline cartilage.

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18
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This is an involuntary response which results to the contraction of the smooth muscle in the trachea that can narrow its diameter to expel mucus

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Cough reflex

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19
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The left lung has how many lobes?

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2

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20
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anatomy of the primary bronchi?

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The right bronchus is wider, shorter and more vertical.

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21
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The principal organ of respiration

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Lungs

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22
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This is the lipoprotein molecule secreted by cells within the walls of the alveoli that reduces the surface tension in the alveoli

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Surfactant

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23
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This Is the serous membrane that lines the walls of the thorax, diaphragm and mediastinum

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Parietal pleura

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24
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This term refers to the movement of air out of the lungs

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Expiration

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25
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The largest change in the thoracic cavity volume during ventilation is due to the contraction of the

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Diaphragm

26
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principle in airflow

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Air flows from an area of higher pressure to an area of lower pressure.

27
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What happens if there is inadequate lung surfactant?

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The lung will collapse.

28
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This term refers to the pressure in the pleural cavity

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Pleural pressure

29
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How much is the total lung volume in a young normal male adult?

A

4 to 6 liters

30
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This refers to the total volume of air inspired or expired with each breath

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Tidal volume

31
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This refers to the volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximum expiration

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Residual volume

32
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This refers to the sum of all the respiratory volumes

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Total Lung Capacity

33
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factors influencing the effectiveness of gas exchange?

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The thickness of the respiratory membrane; The total surface area of the respiratory membrane; The partial pressure of the gases across the respiratory membrane

34
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Most of the oxygen transported in the blood is

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Bound to hemoglobin

35
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Most of the carbon dioxide transported in the blood is

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In the form of bicarbonate

36
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This reflex limits the extent of inspiration by stimulating the stretch receptors to inhibit the respiratory center

A

Hering-Breuer reflex

37
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The level of which gas serves as the major driving force in regulating breathing?

A

Carbon dioxide

38
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normal respiratory rate

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12 to 20 breaths

39
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Floor of the nasopharynx

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Soft palate

40
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Bronchi that lead to bronchopulmonary segments

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Tertiary bronchi

41
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Muscles of inspiration (especially forceful)

A

Scalene muscles
External intercostals
Sternocleidomastoid

42
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events in expiration

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decreased thoracic volume

decreased alveolar volume

increased alveolar pressure

Alveolar pressure > atmospheric pressure

43
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no Gas exchange

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Anatomical dead space

44
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Lung expansion

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lung compliance

45
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produces lung surfactant

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Type II pneumocytes

46
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T5

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carina

47
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Trigeminal nerve

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sneeze reflex

48
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unpaired cartilage

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Epiglottis, Thyroid cartilage, Cricoid cartilage

49
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larynx

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voicebox

50
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Vital capacity

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Sum of inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and expiratory volume

51
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Residual volume

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Volume of air still remaining in the respiratory passages and lungs after the most forceful expiration

52
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Apex

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extends above the clavicle

53
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Tidal volume

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volume of air inspired and expired with each breath

54
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Cardiac notch

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Medial indention of left lung

55
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Elastic recoil

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expiration

56
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Brainstem

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controls the respiration

57
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bicarbonate form

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carbon dioxide transport

58
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hemoglobin

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oxygen transport

59
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Hypercapnia

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Increased carbon dioxide in the tissues

60
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higher altitude area

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Decreased PO2, increased alveolar ventilation due to decreased atmospheric pressure

61
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Lung compliance

A

measure of lungs expandability

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