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Respiratory System Flashcards

1
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the external opening into the nasal cavity

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external nares

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lies posterior to the nasal cavity & extends to the ______

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  1. nasopharynx
    2.soft palate
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Nasopharynx houses the?

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pharyngeal tonsils or adenoid

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How many openings does nasopharynx have?

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5

2- internal nares
2 openings to eustachian tube
1-oropharynx

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receives air from the nasal cavity along w/ contaminated mucus

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nasopharynx

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Respiratory mucosa and nasopharynx consists of?

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pseudostratified ciliated columnar epith

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Oropharynx contains?

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2 palatine and 2 lingual tonsils

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connects with both the esophagus (where food & drink enters) and the larynx (where air enters)

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laryngopharynx

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often called the voice box

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larynx

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larynx connects with pharynx and ?

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trachea

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short tube of cartilage lined by mucous membrane

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larynx

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the largest of the laryngeal cartilages forms the anterior wall of the larynx and is called the Adam’s apple

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thyroid cartilage

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forms the inferior wall of larynx

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cricoid cartilage

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14
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is the landmark for making an emergency airway called a tracheostomy

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cricoid cartilage

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15
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emergency airway?

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tracheostomy

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16
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is a leaf-like flap of cartilage w/c protects the superior opening of the larynx

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epiglottis

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17
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the “guardian of the airways”

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epiglottis

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18
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vocal folds is also called?

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true vocal cords

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19
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a pair of tissue folds which aid in the creation of sound

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vocal folds

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20
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greater _____ produces louder sound

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pressure

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21
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controls the pitch of the sounds

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tension in the vocal folds

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22
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high tension: high ______

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pitch

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23
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men have _____ &_____ longer vocal cords thus have lower voice pitch

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thicker and longer

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24
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what innervates the muscles attached to the larynx for speaking

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Cranial X: Vagus Nerve

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25
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the slit-like passageway between the vocal folds

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glottis

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26
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vestibular folds is also called as ?

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false vocal cords

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27
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TRUE OR FALSE: vestibular folds is involved in producing sound.

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FALSE

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28
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its movement, along w/ the vocal folds, regulates the flow of air into & out of the glottis

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vestibular folds

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29
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is the main airway to enter the lungs

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trachea

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30
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trachea is also called

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windpipe

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31
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trachea is located _____ to the esophagus

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anterior

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32
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extends from the larynx to the _______where it divides into right & left primary bronchi

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upper part of T5

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33
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Trachea is lined with _______

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mucous membrane

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34
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Trachea’s mucous membrane consist of _______

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ciliated columnar epithelium with goblet cells

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35
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its cartilage layer consists of _______of cartilage stocked one on top of another

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c-shaped rings

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36
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are branches of the trachea that enter the lungs; similar to the trachea in structure

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left and right primary bronchi

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37
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The right primary bronchus is more ___ than left

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VErtical
WIder
SHorter

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38
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the internal ridge at the point where the trachea divides into right & left primary bronchi

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carina

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39
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2 left & 3 right branches of the primary bronchi leading to the lobes of each lung

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secondary bronchi

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divide several times giving rise to smaller bronchioles

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tertiary bronchi

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41
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refers to the further branching of the
bronchi

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bronchial tree

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42
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structural changes occur as the branching becomes ______: the amount of cartilage ______& the amount of smooth muscle ______

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extensive
decreases
increases

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43
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influenced by the autonomic nervous
system

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smooth muscle

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44
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when the smooth muscle is contracted?

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bronchoconstriction

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45
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when the smooth muscle is relaxed?

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bronchodilation

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46
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are smaller tubes that branch from tertiary bronchi

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bronchioles

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47
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TRUE OR FALSE: bronchioles have no cartilage present in their walls and is only supported by smooth muscle

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TRUE

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48
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are microscopic & are the smallest of the bronchioles w/c terminate into the respiratory zone structures

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terminal bronchioles

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49
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lungs extend from the _____ to slightly above the _____

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diaphragm to clavicles

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50
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are spongy, cone-shaped organs in the thoracic cavity

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lungs

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51
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lungs is protected by the

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rib cage

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52
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a double-layered serous membrane that encloses & protects each lung

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pleura

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53
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the outer layer attached to the wall of the thoracic cavity & diaphragm

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parietal pleura

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54
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the inner layer directly attached to the lungs

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visceral pleura

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55
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the narrow space between the 2 pleurae containing pleural fluid secreted by the membranes

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pleural cavity

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56
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a slippery, lubricating serous fluid which prevents friction & keeps the pleurae together during breathing

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pleural fluid

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57
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the broad inferior portion of the lungs w/c rests on the diaphragm

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base

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58
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the narrow superior portion of the lungs w/c is located just deep to the ____

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  1. apex
  2. clavicle
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59
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the indentation in the left lung, where the heart lies

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cardiac notch

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60
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divides the left lung into superior & inferior lobes

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oblique fissure

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61
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divide the right lung into superior, middle, & inferior lobes

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oblique and horizontal fissures

62
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an indentation on the medial surface of each lung, where the primary bronchus & the pulmonary artery & veins enter the lung

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hilus

63
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are microscopic tubes which branch out from the terminal bronchioles

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respiratory bronchioles

64
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branch out from the respiratory bronchioles

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alveolar ducts

65
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alveolar ducts are surrounded by?

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alveoli

66
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are arranged in sacs w/c are surrounded by a network of pulmonary capillaries

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alveoli

67
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the functional unit of the lungs

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alveoli

68
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What are the alveolar cells?

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Alveolar type I cells
Alveolar type II cells
Alveolar macrophages

69
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Alveolar type I cells is also called

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Type I pneumocytes

70
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most abundant alveolar cells

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Alveolar type I cells

71
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are simple squamous epithelial cells w/c make up the walls of alveoli

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alveolar type I cells

72
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help form the respiratory membrane w/c is the main site for gas exchange

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alveolar type I cells

73
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are cuboidal epithelial cells w/c secrete alveolar fluid that coats & keeps the surface between the cells & the air moist

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alveolar type II cells

74
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a detergent-like substance that reduces surface tension within the alveoli; without this, the inner walls of an alveolus would stick together during exhalation

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surfactant

75
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are phagocytes that remove foreign material from the alveolar spaces that may not have been swept out by the ciliated epithelium of the bronchial tree

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alveolar macrophages

76
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is the flow of air bet. the atmosphere & the alveoli of the lungs

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pulmonary ventilation

77
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flow of air will occur due to differences in

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air pressure

78
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in pulmonary ventilation, the air flows from the area of

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higher pressure to the area of lower pressure

79
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a person _____ when the pressure inside the lungs is less than the atmospheric air pressure

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inhales

80
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a person _____ out when the pressure inside the lungs is greater than the atmospheric air pressure

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exhales

81
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Pulmonary ventilation operate by?

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Boyle’s Law

82
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the pressure of a gas is inversely related to its volume; so when the volume of a gas increases the pressure decreases, & vice versa.

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boyle’s law

83
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dome-shaped skeletal muscle that forms the floor of the thoracic cavity

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diaphragm

84
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contracts when it receives nerve impulses from the

A

phrenic nerves

85
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when it contracts, the dome _____ & _____ causing an increase in the volume of the thoracic cavity

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descends and flattens

86
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when it relaxes, the dome raises, then the volume of the thoracic cavity is _____

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decreases

87
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when contracted, they pull the ribs upward & outward, further increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity

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external intercostals

88
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when contracted, they pull the ribs downward & inward, decreasing the volume of the thoracic cavity

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internal intercostals

89
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only come to play during deep, labored breathing

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accessory muscles

90
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Accessory muscles include?

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sternocleidomastoid and abdominal muscles

91
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During the inspiration, the ____ and ______ contract

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diaphragm and external intercostals

92
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during the inspiration, the ______ drops below atmospheric pressure

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alveolar pressure

93
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during the expiration, the diaphragm and external intercostals ______

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relaxes

94
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during the expiration, the ____________ organs recoil

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chest, lungs, and abdominal organs

95
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during the expiration, the the thoracic cavity contracts & its volume _____

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decreases

96
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What is the alveolar pressure in expiration?

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762 mmHg

97
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Expiration is a _____ process

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passive

98
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during forceful breathing, internal intercostals, external oblique, internal oblique, transverse abdominis, & rectus abdominis contract to move the lower ribs downward and compress the abdominal viscera

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Expiration

99
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the process of measuring the volume of air that moves into & out of the respiratory system

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spirometry

100
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provides information about the health of the lungs

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spirometry

101
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the device used in spirometry

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spirometer

102
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the amount of air involved in one normal inhalation & exhalation

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tidal volume

500 mL

103
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_____ of tidal volume stays in the respiratory passages which is termed as _______

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30%

anatomic dead space

104
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the amount of air inhaled and exhaled in 1 minute

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Minute respiratory volume

105
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What is the average range of minute respiratory volume?

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12 to 20 minute

106
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the amount of air, beyond tidal volume, that can be taken in with the deepest possible inhalation.

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inspiratory reserve volume

average 2,000 - 3,000

107
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the amount of air, beyond tidal volume, that can be expelled with the most forceful exhalation.

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expiratory reserve volume

108
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is the sum of the tidal, inspiratory reserve & expiratory reserve volumes

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vital capacity

109
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is the amount of air involved in the deepest inhalation followed by the most forceful exhalation

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vitalmcapacity

average 3,5000- 5,000

110
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is the amount of air that remains in the lungs after the most forceful exhalation

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residual volume

111
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the unit of measurement used for the
concentration of a gas

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partial pressure

112
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refers to the partial pressure of O2 in alveolar air, blood or interstitial fluid

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paO2

113
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refers to the partial pressure of CO2 in alveolar air, blood or interstitial fluid

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paCO2

114
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during the external respiration, the exchange of gases is in?

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alveoli and pulmonary capillaries

115
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Where is the exchange of gases during the internal respiration?

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systemic capillaries and tissues

116
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External respiration is also called

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pulmonary gas exchange

117
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O2 & hemoglobin bind in an easily
reversible reaction to form

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oxyhemoglobin

118
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O2 is released from hemoglobin when

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there is low paO2 and high paCO2 in the tissues
acidic environment
temperatures are high

119
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in carbon dioxide transport 23% is bound to hemoglobin as

A

carbaminohemoglobin

120
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the enzyme that drives the formation of carbonic acid

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carbonic anhydraseb

121
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carbonic acid disassociates into

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hydrogen ions and HCO3-

122
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HCO3- moves out into the blood plasma &
transported to the

A

pulmonary capillaries

123
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At the pulmonary capillaries, the carbon dioxide is:

A

dissolved in plasma then diffuses into alveolar air
combined with hemoglobin splits and diffuses into the alveoli

124
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areas from which nerve impulses are
sent to the respiratory muscles

A

respiratory centers

125
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respiratory centers are located in the _________

A

medulla and pons

126
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establishes the basic rhythm of
breathing

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inspiratory center

127
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automatically generates impulses in rhythmic spurts

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inspiratory center

128
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depress the inspiration center which helps prevent overinflation of the lungs

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hering-breuer inflation reflex

129
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impulses cause the contraction of the internal intercostals & abdominal muscles, which decreases the size of the thoracic cavity causing forceful exhalation

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expiratory center

130
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sends inhibitory nerve impulses to the inspiratory area, limiting inhalation & facilitating exhalation

located in the upper pons

A

pneumotaxic area

131
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sends impulses to the inspiratory area that activate it and prolong inhalation

located in the lower pons

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apneustic area

132
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this allows emotional stimuli to alter respirations

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hypothalamus and limbic system

133
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are receptors that detect changes in
blood gases and pH

A

chemoreceptors

134
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chemoreceptors send sensory input to the ______ and alter respiration

A

medulla

135
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respond to changes in H+ level or paCO2 or both, in cerebrospinal fluid

A

central chemoreceptors

136
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peripheral chemoreceptors are located within _______ and ________

A

aortic arch and common carotid arteries

137
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sensitive to changes in paO2, H+ & paCO2 in the blood

A

peripheral chemoreceptors

138
Q

refers to thenflow of air into and out of the lungs

A

ventilation

139
Q

is gas exchange bet. the alveoli & the blood in pulmonary capillaries

A

external respiration

140
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is gas exchange bet. the tissue cells & the blood in the systemic capillaries

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internal respiration

141
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filter, warm, & moisten air and conduct it into the lungs

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conducting zone

142
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consists of tubes & tissues within the lungs where actual gas exchange occurs

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respiratory zone

143
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what is in respiratory zone?

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respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveoli

144
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consists of bone & cartilage covered with skin & lined with mucous membrane

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external portion

145
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is continuous with the pharynx posteriorly

A

internal portion

146
Q

nasal cavity its roof is the ___ and its floor is the ____

A

ethmoid
hard palate

147
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cilia move the contaminated mucus toward the pharynx, where it is spitted out or swallowed & destroyed by the stomach’s digestive juices

A

respiratory mucosa

148
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mucus secreted by the _______ moisten the inspired air & filter it by trapping foreign debris

A

goblet cells

149
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houses the olfactory receptors

A

olfactory mucosa

150
Q

main function is to increase surface area & air turbulence to effectively warm, moisten & filter inspired air

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nasal conchae

151
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what are the functions of pharynx?

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passageway, resonating chambers, houses the tonsils

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