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Respiratory Flashcards

1
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What are the functions of the upper airways?

A

Modify or regulate flow of air Serve as olfactory receptors Facilitate water and heat exchange Make phonation possible

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List the components of the upper respiratory system. briefly describe each

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nasal cavity & conchae - warm & moisten air, & remove foreign material from it pharynx - passage for respiratory & digestive systems larynx - guards tracheal entrance; functions in vocalisation, regulates inspiration & expiration

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3
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Fixed bony case of the external nose does not consist of: a. incisive bone b. maxillae c. mandibular ridge d. paired nasal bone

A

c. mandibular ridge - made that shit up

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4
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Which is not a part of the cartiages of external nose? a. nasal septum b. olfactory cartilage c. dorsolateral nasal cartilage d. ventrolateral nasal cartilage e. accessory cartilage

A

b. made that shit up too!

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A

(from top to bottom)

nasal septum (cartilainous septum) - green

Dorsolateral nasal cartilage - red

Ventrolateral nasal cartilage - purple

Accessory Cartilage - yellow

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6
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Which is not correct? The nasal cavity contains

a. bony structures
b. cartilaginous septum
c. maxillary septum
d. membraneous septum
e. olfactory & respiratory region

A

c. maxillary septum - made up also

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7
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Which structure is not part of the nasal conchae?

a. Cartilaginous or slightly ossified scrolls
b. nasal mucosa
c. dorsal conchae
d. ventral conchae
e. ethmoidal conchae
f. all of the above

A

f. yep, all of ‘em

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8
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Tha common nasal meatus is what?

a. cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone allows egress of olfactory nerves
b. Olfactory epithelium in caudal part of nasal cavity
c. Longitudinal, narrow space either side of nasal septum
d. opening to the nose

A

c. Longitudinal, narrow space either side of nasal septum

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9
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How many nasal meatuses are there?

a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6

A

c. 5

Dorsal nasal meatus

Middle nasal meatus

Ventral nasal meatus

Common nasal meatus

Nasopharyngeal meatus

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10
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The thoracic wall contains all of these components, exept?

a. ribs
b. sternebrae
c. costal & diaphragmatic muscles
d. vertebrae
e. pleura
f. all are correct

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f. all are in there

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of the 13 ribs, how many articulate with the sternum?

a. 7
b. 8
c. 9
d. 10

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c. 9 (first 9)

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12
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Main role of rib articulations?

A

allow movement for respiration

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13
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Most thoracic muscles are involved with ___?

a. inspiration
b. expiration
c. enlarging thoracic cavity
d. a & c

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d. a & c

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14
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Diaphragm is what? shape?

A

musculotendinous division between thoracic & abdominal cavities

convex cranially

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15
Q

The 3 openings of the diaphragm include

a. Aortic hiatus, Oesophageal hiatus, Caval foramen
b. Aortic hiatus, Pleura, Caval foramen
c. Aortic hiatus, Oesophageal hiatus, Pleura
d. Oesophageal hiatus, Pleura, Sternebrae

A

a. Aortic hiatus, Oesophageal hiatus, Caval foramen

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16
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Respiratory action most evident in which 2 structures?

a. caudal ribs & thorax
b. caudal ribs and abdomen
c. cranial ribs & abdomen
d. cranial ribs & thorax

A

b. caudal ribs and abdomen

17
Q

Approx __% breathing diaphragm movements?

a. 60
b. 65
c. 70
d. 75

18
Q

Re. breathing, which of these statements is incorrect?

a. Diaphragm contraction compresses abdominal contents
b. Last ribs pulled outwards
c. Others pulled forward and out
d. Overall effect widens and shortens cavity

A

b. Last ribs pulled outwards

19
Q

Which statement is incorrect?

a. Expiration mainly passive
b. Elastic recoil of lungs expires air
c. no muscle contractions assist
d. all statements are correct

A

c. no muscle contractions assist

20
Q

Diaphragm loss function leads to?

A

phrenic nerve breathing

herniation

21
Q

identify points: A, B, D, F, G, H & 20

Viseral (Pulmonary)

Pleural cupulae

Costodiaphragmatic recess

Costal, Diaphragmatic, Mediastinal

Pleural cavities

A

Costal (F)
• Diaphragmatic (H) • Mediastinal (G)

  • Viseral (Pulmonary) (D)
  • Mediastinum
  • Pleural cupulae (A)
  • Costodiaphragmatic recess (20)

Pleural cavities (B)

22
Q

Label: Cranial •Middle •Caudal & Accessory lobes

23
Q

Label: Cranial •Middle •Caudal lobes

A
  1. caudal lobe
  2. middle lobe
  3. cranial lobe
24
Q

Identify structures of the left lung: Cranial lobes (cranial part, caudal part) and Caudal lobe

A
  1. cranial lobe
  2. cranial part
  3. caudal part
  4. caudal lobe
25
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Identify structures of the left lung: Cranial lobes (cranial part, caudal part) and Caudal lobe

A
  1. cranial lobe
  2. cranial part
  3. caudal part
  4. caudal lobe

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