Respiratory System Flashcards

1
Q

Where does Gas Exchange take place

A

Gas exchange takes place within the alveoli

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2
Q

What are the two most important structures for breathing?

A

Intercoastal muscles and Diaphragm

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3
Q

During inspiration, why does the Diaphragm move down?

A

To allow more room to be able to breathe.

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4
Q

What process helps Gas exchange to take place?

A

Diffusion

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5
Q

Why are capillaries and alveoli thin and one cell thick?

A

To be able to allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to pass through them

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6
Q

State the role of nose and nasal turbinates

A

They warm, moisten and filter air

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7
Q

State the role of sinuses

A

The sinuses lighten the skull, humidify air, resonate air, distribution of mucus and helps support the immune system

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8
Q

State the role of the pharynx

A

For air, food and fluid passageway

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9
Q

What is the role of the larynx?

A

Air passageway and production of sound

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10
Q

State the role of the hyoid

A

It supports structure but aids mobility for swallowing and speaking.

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11
Q

State the role of the epiglottis

A

Closes over the tracheal opening when swallowing to protect the airway from food and fluid

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12
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State the role of the trachea.

A

Passageway for air and contains smooth muscle and connective tissue

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13
Q

State the role of the bronchioles

A

Passageway for air flow

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14
Q

What is the pleura?

A

Fluid filled space surrounding lungs for ease of movement

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15
Q

What muscles are inbetween the ribs?

A

Intercostal muscles

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16
Q

What are external intercostals responsible for?

A

Inspiration via contraction

17
Q

What is asthma?

A

Common respiratory condition which can affect children and adults.

18
Q

Give some symptoms of asthma

A

Coughing, wheezing, tight chest and shortness of breath

19
Q

What can be some causes of asthma?

A

Environmental factors such as pollen, dust mites and cold weather.

20
Q

What is COPD?

A

Umbrella term for a collection of respiratory disorders. These include bronchitis and emphysema

21
Q

State some treatments for resp disorders.

A

Inhalers
Steroids
Lifestyle changes
Pulmonary rehab
Surgery

22
Q

State what the condition pleurisy is.

A

Inflammation between your lungs and ribs

23
Q

What is haemothorax?

A

When blood collects in the pleural space

24
Q

What is a pneumothorax?

A

A collapsed lungs that occurs when air enters the chest charity and creates pressure against the lung