Respiratory System Flashcards

1
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Structure of UPT

A

Upper Resp Tract: Nose, Throat, Voice Box

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2
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Pharynx (Throat) Structure

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Noso, Oro, Laryngo (Pharynx)

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3
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Structure of LRT

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Lower Resp Tract: Trachea, Bronchial tree, Lungs

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4
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Function of Conductive zoon

A

Warms, moisturizes and cleans air

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5
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Exam Point*

A

Diaphragm and External intercostals
Both needed for breathing even quietly

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6
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Boney shelflike structures

A

Nasal conchae

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7
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Requirements for external respirations

A

Higher oxygen content in the lungs than the blood

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8
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Incomplete or complete collapse of the lung

A

Atelectasis

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9
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Blood within the pleural space

A

Hemothorax

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10
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Dyspnea

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Difficulty breathing when laying down

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