Respiratory System Flashcards

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1
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Responsible for exchange of gases.

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Respiratory system

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2
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Phases of Respiratory

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External (blood-air) and Internal (blood-cells)

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3
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Parts of Respiratory System

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Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Lungs

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4
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Internal part in the skull above the roof of the oral
cavity; external part protruding from the face

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Nose (butas a.k.a nares - posterior & anterior)

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5
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Serves as passageway into respiratory and digestive tracts

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Pharynx

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Divisions of Pharynx

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Naso, Oro, Laryngo pharynx

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7
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behind the nose with four opening, two auditory or Eustachian and two posterior nares

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Nasopharynx

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behind the mouth with one opening, filtering from the oral cavity

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Oropharynx

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behind the pharynx with two openings, into the larynx and into the esophagus

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Laryngopharynx

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10
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Box-like cartilaginous structure located just below the pharynx

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Larynx

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11
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Larynx is consists of:

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(TECA)
a. Thyroid cartilage or “Adam’s apple”
b. Epiglottis or “lid cartilage”
c. Cricoid or “signet ring” cartilage
d. Arythenoid or “pyramid shaped” cartilage

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12
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2 types of vocal cords:

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False (folds-mucus lining), true (fibro elastic bands)

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Cartilaginous tube; for passageway of air, to and from the lungs

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Trachea

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Cone-shape organs which completely fill the pleural spaces, Covered by visceral pleura

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Lungs

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15
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Structures associated with lungs:

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Bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar, alveoli

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16
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Amount of Air Exchanged in Breathing is Measured by apparatus called ___________

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spirometer

17
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Amount of Air Exchanged in Breathing

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Tidal air
Expiratory reserved volume (ERV)
Inspiratory reserved volume (IRV)
Residual Air
Minimal Air
Vital Capacity

18
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Types of breathing: normal

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Eupnoea

19
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Types of breathing: temporary cessation

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Apnea

20
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Types of breathing: ndifficulty breathing

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Dyspnea

21
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Types of breathing: inability to breath easily in horizontal position

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Orthopnea

22
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Types of breathing: excessively rapid and shallow breathing

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Tachypnea (hingal)

23
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Types of breathing: abnormal slow breathing

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Bradypnea