Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Respiratory system function (2)
A
- deliver oxygen to the blood
- remove carbon dioxide.
2
Q
Adult resting respiration rate
A
12-24 bpm
3
Q
Young horse resting respiration rate
A
30-40 bpm
4
Q
Adult respiration rate during excercise
A
Can be up to 180 bpm
5
Q
The respiratory system is composed of? (2)
A
- upper airway
- lower airway
6
Q
Upper airway components (4)
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- Nostrils
- Sinus Cavity / Gutteral Pouch
- Pharynx
- Larynx (includes the epiglottis - that little hanging down thing at the back of the throat)
7
Q
Lower airway components (5)
A
- Trachea
- Lungs
- Bronchi (Bronchus)
- Bronchioles
- Alveoli
8
Q
Horse can breathe through their mouth? T/F
A
False. Nose breathers only
9
Q
Benefits of massage on respiratory system (6)
A
- Relaxes diaphragm tension which encourages deeper breathing.
- stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system which will produce deeper and more efficient breathing.
- will reduce tension in the muscles that support breathing
- When massage is performed adjacent to the thoracic spine, the nerve feed to the lungs and related tissue is improved.
- help to increase metabolism in the lungs.
- will increase fluid discharge from the lungs.
