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Respiratory system Flashcards

1
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list some functions of the respiratory system

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obtains oxygen, eliminates carbon dioxide, moistens and filter air

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2
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the part of the respiratory system where the interchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place

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alveolar sacs

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3
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there are millions of these microscopic, thin-walled sacs

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alveoli

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4
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the respiratory system exchanges gases via this passive transport system

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diffusion

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5
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parts of the upper respiratory system

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nasal cavity
pharynx

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6
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parts of the lower respiratory system

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trachea
larynx
lungs

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7
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the medical term for a “head cold”

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upper respiratory infection

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8
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the medical term for an example of a “chest cold”

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acute bronchitis

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9
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what moves the mucus lining the trachea

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cilia

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10
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the wall that sperates the right and left nasal cavities

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septum

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11
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why does a person’s nose run when crying

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lacrimal sacs

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12
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structures in the nasal cavity that allows air to be warmed and humidified

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conchae

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13
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the medical term for the throat

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pharynx

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14
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this is known as the voice box

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larynx

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15
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the vocal cords are found here

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larynx

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16
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the cartilage that covers the larynx opening and acts as a door, closing off the larynx during swallowing and preventing food from entering the trachea

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epiglottis

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17
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medical term for windpipe

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trachea

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18
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the smallest of the air distribution tubes in the respiratory tract

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Bronchioles

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19
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the lung with 3 lobes

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right lung

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20
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the lung with 2 lobes

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left lung

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21
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the top part of the lung under the clavicle

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apex

22
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Covering of the outer surface of the lungs and lines of the inner surface of the rib cage

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Pleura

23
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Two types of pleura

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Visceral
parietal

24
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Covering that lines, the walls of the thoracic cavity

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Parietal pleura

25
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Covering that lines the lungs

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Visceral pleura

26
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The space that lies between the two pleural membranes

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Pleura space

27
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Inflammation of the pleura

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Pleurisy

28
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The process that moves air into and out of the lungs a.k.a. breathing

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Respiration

29
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The exchange of gases between the air in the lungs and blood

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External respiration

30
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The bottom, part of the long that lies on the diaphragm

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Base

31
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The exchange of gases between the blood and cells

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Internal respiration

32
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The actual use of oxygen by cells in the process of metabolism

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Cellular respiration

33
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The two phases of pulmonary ventilation

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Inspiration and expiration

34
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Inspiratory muscles

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Diaphragm external intercostals SCM

35
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The most important muscle for inspiration

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Diaphragm

36
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Acute infection of the lungs involving a cough and often yellow or green sputum

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Pneumonia

37
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Process on gas move from high concentration to lower concentration

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Diffusion

38
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Device to measure, the amount of air exchanged in breathing

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Spirometer

39
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Regular inspiration, and regular expiration

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Tidal volume

40
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The largest amount of air that we can breathe out in one expiration

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Tidal capacity

41
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The two structures of the brain stem that can affect a normal respiration

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Medulla
Pons

42
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The two most important control centers in the medulla

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Inspirtory , expiratory

43
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the bottom part of the lung that lays on the diaphragm

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base

44
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Medical term for normal respiration rate (12 to 16 breaths per minute)

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Eupenea

45
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Medical term for rapid and deep respirations

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Hyperventilation

46
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Medical term for slow in shallow respirations

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Hypoventilation

47
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Medical term for labored or difficult breathing, and is often associated with hypo ventilation

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Dyspnea

48
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Medical term for breathing that stops completely for a brief period of time

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Apnea

49
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Medical term for breathing that stops completely for a Brief period of time during sleep.

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Sleep apnea

50
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Medical term for failure to resume breathing after a prolonged period of apnea

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Respiratory arrest

51
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Reversible narrowing of the small airways that may be triggered by allergic reactions, air, pollution, or emotional upset

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Asthma

52
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Irreversible respiratory insufficiency, after years of suffering from emphysema, and/or bronchitis

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COPD

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