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Respiratory System Flashcards

1
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Functions of the Respiratory System

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Gas Exchange
Blood Regulation
Olfaction
Protection
Voice production

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2
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Molecule from the RBC that carries O2

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Hemoglobin

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3
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Exchange of O2 and CO2 between the organism and Environement

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External Respiration

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4
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Oxidative process that occurs inside the cell

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Cellular Respiration

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5
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Participate in the formation of ATP

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Glucose + O2

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6
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Process of Cellular Respiration

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Glycolysis –> Krebs Cycle –> Oxidative Phosphorylation

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7
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Process in Cellular Respiration that uses O2

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Oxidative Phosphorylation

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8
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Gas exchange involves:

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Breathing/ Ventilation & Gas Transport

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9
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How is gas transported?

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Diffusion or transport of Hemoglobin in the RBC

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10
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Hemoglobin rich in O2 is called

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Oxyhemoglobin

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11
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Hemoglobin poor without O2 is called

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Deoxyhemoglobin

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12
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Requirements for Respiratory Surfaces in animal group

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Moist
Thin
Extensive

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13
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Why should the Respiratory Surface be moist?

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For easy diffusion

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14
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What keeps the Respiratory Surface moist?

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Surfactant

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15
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What is the role of the Surfactant

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Decreases Surface Tension of the Alveoli, making gas exchange more efficient

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16
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What is a Surfactant?

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Type of lipid produced within the alveoli

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17
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Bronchi branches into

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Bronchioles

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18
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Bronchioles branches into

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Terminal Bronchioles

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19
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Terminal Bronchioles branches into

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Respiratory Bronchioles

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20
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Secrete mucin and create a protective mucus layer

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Goblet Cells

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21
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Where are Goblet Cells found?

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intercalated in the Cilia

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22
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Position of Vocal Cord when one resonates

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Adducted / Close

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23
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Position of Vocal Cord when we breathe

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Abducted/ Open

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24
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Two Zones of Respiratory Tree

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Conducting Zone
Respiratory Zone

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25
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Tonsil is found in this area

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Oropharynx

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26
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A crucial connection point through which food, water, and air pass

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Laryngopharynx

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27
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Another term for Laryngopharynx

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Hypopharynx

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28
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The back area of the Pharynx

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Nasopharynx

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29
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Leaf-like structure that guards the Pharynx

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Epiglottis

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30
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Forms the adam’s apple

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Thyroid Cartilage

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31
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Tough, flexible tissue that forms the front part of the Larynx. Also protects and support the larynx

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Thyroid cartilage

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32
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The First Tracheal Ring which is a complete ring

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Cricoid Cartilage

33
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Controls the passage of Air through Mouth and into the Larynx

34
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The main Trunk of system of tubes which air passes to and from the lungs

35
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Tubes that carry air into and out of the Lungs

36
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Bronchi branches out and decreases into

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Bronchioles

37
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Bronchioles branches out and decreases into

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Terminal Bronchioles

38
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Terminal Bronchioles and decreases into

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Respiratory Bronchioles

39
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These are branches of the Bronchi that is embedded in the Lungs

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Bronchioles

40
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Two (2) Types of cells found in the Alveoli

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Type I - Pneumocytes
Type II - Surfactant

41
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Makes the structure of the Alveoli and forms air-blood barrier where Gas Exchange occurs

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Type I - Pneumocytes

42
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Decreases surface Tension of the Alveoli

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Surfactant

43
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Number of Secondary Bronchi in the Right Lung

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Three (3) Secondary Bronchi

44
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Number of Secondary Bronchi in the Left Lung

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Two (2) Secondary Bronchi

45
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Number of Lobes in Right Lung

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Three (3) Lobes

46
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Number of Lobes in Left Lung

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Two (2) Lobes

47
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Main opening found at the Inner Middle Portion of the Lung

48
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Where the Lungs receives the Bronchus, Blood, Lymphatic Vessels, and Nerves

49
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Covering of the Thoracic Cavity

50
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Covers the Surface of the Lungs (so tightly it cannot be peeled off)

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Visceral Pleura (Inner Layer)

51
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Lines the Chest Cavity

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Parietal Pleura (Outer Layer)

52
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These lines the Pleural Cavity

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Visceral Pleura & Parietal Pleura

53
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A liquid found between the layers of the pleura and serves to reduce friction

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Pleural Fluid

54
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Atmospheric Pressure is Greater during Inspiration / Inhilation

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because lungs expands and air goes in
Patm = 760 mmHg

55
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Is Inspiration an Active Process or Passive Process

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Active Process - because it aids the innervation of motor nerves

56
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Is Expiration an Active Process or Passive Process

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Passive Process

57
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Atmospheric Pressure is Weaker during Expiration

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Lung pressure: 759 mmHg

58
Q

Control the Rate and Depth of breathing

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Respiratory Center (nervous system)

59
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Location of the Respiratory System

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Medulla (& Pons)

60
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What sends signal to the diaphragm causing it to contract?

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Respiratory Center

61
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Average number of breaths per minute when awake / rest

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10 - 14 breaths per minute

62
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Average number of breath when Sleeping

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8 breaths per minute

63
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Average number of breath when exercising

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21 breaths per minute

64
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Most important element in the structure / formation of Hemoglobin

65
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How many O2 molecules does the Hemoglobin carry

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Four (4) O2 molecules

66
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In what area are Hemoglobin unstable

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Areas where there is Low Concentration of O2 and High Concentration of CO2 + Area where the Temperature is High and pH is Low

67
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In plasma how many percent of CO2 is carries in solution

68
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CO2 is transported by what in plasma

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Bicarbonate

69
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Prevents the collapsion of Trachea

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Cartilaginous Rings

69
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Prevents the collapsion of Trachea

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Cartilaginous Rings

70
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Small spaces in the skull that regulates temperature and humidity of air

71
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Where can Goblet Cells be found

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Nasal Cavity & Trachea

72
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Space at the back of the mouth that leads either to the airway or esophagus

73
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Transport air from Lungs to Trachea

74
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Disorder of the lungs that causes Bronchi to become restricted (smaller)

75
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Also known as windpiper

76
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Correct order of air flow

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Nasal Cavity –> Pharynx –> Larynx –> Trachea –> Alveoli

77
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How many percent of O2 do we breathe from the air

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