Respiratory System Flashcards
The mediastinum contains the
Heart, esophagus, and trachea
The epiglottis acts as a
Lid to the entrance of the laryngopharnyx
Visceral pleura is the
Innermost layer of the pleura
The frontal sinuses are located
Above the eyebrows
Bronchioles are the
Smallest divisions in the bronchial tree
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place in the
Alveoli
Hemoptysis is
Blood stained sputum
Dysphonia is a
Voice impairment
Your chances of developing silicosis increase when doing
Foundry work, ceramics, glasswork, or sandblasting work
1st division of the pharynx
Nasopharynx
2nd division of the pharynx
Oropharynx
3rd division of the pharynx
Laryngopharynx
The voice box is the
Pharynx
The windpipe is the
Trachea
Internal respiration is the exchange of
Gases within the cells
Dyspnea is the
Shortness of breath
Tracheotomy is an
Emergency procedure used to gain access below a blocked airway
An empyema is the
Accumulation of pus in the body cavity
The phrenic nerve stimulates
The diaphragm and causes it to contract
An antitussive is administered to
Prevent / relieve coughing
Inhaling a foreign substance into the upper respiratory tract can cause
Aspiration pneumonia
The diaphragm is relaxed during
Exhalation
Cystic fibrosis is characterized by
Large quantities of thick mucus clogging up the lungs
Epistaxis is
A nosebleed
Hemothorax is an
Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity
Sputum is ejected through the
Mouth
Cheyne-Stokes respiration is characterized by alternating periods of
Rapid breathing, slow breathing, and the absence of breathing
