Respiratory System Flashcards

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Difference between upper and lower respiratory tract

A

Upper- Structures outside the thoracic cavity
Lower- Structures inside the thoracic cavity

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3 parts of the nose/nasal cavity

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Cilia- small hairs
Palate- separates the nasal cavity from the mouth
Septum- separates the nasal cavity into two halves

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3
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Ventilation measurements

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Tidal volume - tests the amount of air inhaler
Inspiratory reserve volume- tests the amount of air that can be inhaled using maximum effort after normal inspiration
Expiratory reserve volume - Tests the amount of air exhaled

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