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Respiratory Parts Flashcards

1
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nostrils

A

allow O2 to enter nasal cavity

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Nasal Cavity

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cilia covered in mucus
deeper in the nasal cavity, finger-like
constantly waving = air is cleaned before going into lungs

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Mucus

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helps filter + keeps things (like air) warm and moist, made mainly of water

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4
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Why is there less filtering in the mouth?

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no cilia, plus less distance to travel

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epliglottis

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flap cartilage covers trachea to prevent food from going in

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pharnyx

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area where nasal passage, back of throat, + esophagus, trachea meet, stuff pass through

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esphogus

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food tube, behind trachea

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larynx

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contains vocal cords, voice box

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trachea

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wind pipe, horse-shoe shape, cartilage, keeps trachea open at all times

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bronchi/bronchus

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2 tubes branching off trachea

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bronchioles

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smaller branches leading to alveoli

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alveoli

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tiny air sacs at the end of each bronchioles, gas exchange happens here, tiny balloons = more SA for gas to exchange

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pleura

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double membrane (one attaches to ribcage and other to lungs) w/ lubricant between layers to prevent friction when breathing
vacuum seal space, thin oil between

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14
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What are the respiratory muscles

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intercostal muscles, diaphragm

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15
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What is the purpose of the upper respiratory system?

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filter, warm, + moist air

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What is the purpose of the lower respiratory system?

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gas exchange

17
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What is apart of the upper respiratory system?

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sinues, nasal cavity, pharynyx, epiglottis, larynx

18
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What is apart of the lower respiratory system?

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trachwa, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, diaphragm

19
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why is pneumothorax bad

A

This buildup of air puts pressure on the lung, so it cannot expand as much as it normally does when you take a breath.

Healthcare - Respiratory System (5 decks)

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