Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Structure of UPT
A
Upper Resp Tract: Nose, Throat, Voice Box
2
Q
Pharynx (Throat) Structure
A
Noso, Oro, Laryngo (Pharynx)
3
Q
Structure of LRT
A
Lower Resp Tract: Trachea, Bronchial tree, Lungs
4
Q
Function of Conductive zoon
A
Warms, moisturizes and cleans air
5
Q
Exam Point*
A
Diaphragm and External intercostals
Both needed for breathing even quietly
6
Q
Boney shelflike structures
A
Nasal conchae
7
Q
Requirements for external respirations
A
Higher oxygen content in the lungs than the blood
8
Q
Incomplete or complete collapse of the lung
A
Atelectasis
9
Q
Blood within the pleural space
A
Hemothorax
10
Q
Dyspnea
A
Difficulty breathing when laying down