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Respiratory System Flashcards

1
Q

What are the functions of the respiratory system

A

Gas exchange
Speech
Immune protection
Ph homeostasis
Olfacation

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2
Q

Provides passage way for air to reach respiratory zone

A

Conducting zone

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3
Q

Major entrance and exit of air for respiratory system

A

Nose

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4
Q

Space in skull that communicates with external nose

A

Nasal cavity

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5
Q

It is the anatomical term for the throat

A

Pharynx

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6
Q

Entrance to lower respiratory tract and also known as the voice box

A

Larynx

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7
Q

Vibrate to produce sounds

A

Vocal folds

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8
Q

Extends from larynx to mediastinum

Windpipe

A

Trachea

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9
Q

Collective name for airways in the lungs

A

Bronchial tree

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10
Q

Bronchi eventually branch into __________

A

Bronchioles

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11
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Consists of respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs made of individual alveoli

A

Respiratory zone

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12
Q

Thin walls that allow gas exchange

A

Alveoli

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13
Q

How many lobes does the right side of the lungs have

A

3

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14
Q

How many lobes does the right side of the lungs have

A

2

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15
Q

Is an anatomical structure where pulmonary arteries, pulmonary veins,nerves, lymphatic and primary bronchi enter or leave each lungs

A

Hilum

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16
Q

Pressure within alveoli

A

Intrerpulmonary pressure

17
Q

Pressure within pleural cavity

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Intrapulmonary pressure

18
Q

Pressure within pleural cavity

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Intrapleural pressure

19
Q

It is the difference between intrapleural and intrapulmonary pressure Wich determines the size of the lungs

A

Transpulmonary pressure

20
Q

What is the constant atmospheric pressure of the lungs at sea level

A

760 mm hg

21
Q

Occurs when atmospheric pressure is greater than intrapulmonary pressure

A

Inhalation

22
Q

Occurs when intrapulmonary pressure is greater than atmospheric pressure

A

Exhalation

23
Q

For gasses pressure is cause by collisions within the wall of a container

A

Boyle’s law

24
Q

Pressure is _________ related to volume

A

Inversely

25
Q

It is the amount of air moved by the lungs at different points in the respiratory cycle

A

Respiratory volume

26
Q

How is respiratory volume measured

A

Spirometer

27
Q

The amount of air that enters or exits the lungs during a normal quiet breath

A

Tidal volume (TV)

28
Q

Additional air inhaled during a deep inhalation

A

Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)

29
Q

Additional air exhaled during a forceful exhalation

A

Expiratory reserve volume (IRV)

30
Q

Air remaining in lungs after maximal exhalation

A

Residual volume (RV)

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