Respiratory System, C31; WB, Flashcards
Module/Week 11
_______ are respiration’s main organ.
Lungs
___________ connects Lungs to Trachea.
Bronchus
Diaphragm
separates chest cavity from abdominal cavity; assists in Ventilation
___________ separates chest cavity from abdominal cavity; assists in Ventilation.
Diapragm
Bronchi
Trachea’s split (one to left Lung, one to right)
Trachea’s split (one to left Lung, one to right) are called ____________.
Bronchi
Bronchiole
tiniest Bronchi branches
__________ are the tiniest Bronchi branches.
Bronchiole
Larynx
responsible for speech
___________ is responsible for speech.
Larynx
__________ covers Larynx when we swallow.
Epiglottis
Trachea
carries air from Larynx to Lungs
Trachea carries air from ___________ to ______.
Larynx, Lungs
“C”-shaped rings of __________ give Trachea characteristic ridged appearance; these cartilage rings support Trachea & keep it ____.
cartilage, open
Pharynx is in the ______ area.
throat
_________ allows us to breathe through nose & mouth.
Pharynx
Pharynx’s 3 sections:
Nasopharynx (behind Nasal Cavities)
Oropharynx (behind mouth)
Laryngeal Pharynx (above Larynx)
Nasopharynx (behind Nasal Cavities)
Oropharynx (behind mouth)
Laryngeal Pharynx (above Larynx)
are __________ 3 sections.
Pharynx’s
4 Lower Respiratory tract structures:
Trachea
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Lungs
Trachea
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Lungs
are 4 structures that make up the . . .
. . . Lower Respiratory Tract.
Blood vessels in respiratory tract’s mucous membrane transfer ____ ____ to air, ________ it to comfortable temperature.
body heat, warming
______ ________ in respiratory tract’s mucous membrane transfer body heat to air, warming it to comfortable temperature.
Blood vessels
Alveoli
tiny air sac clusters where gas exchange occurs
Tint blood vessel networks surround _________ where Gas Exchange occurs.
Alveoli
___________ are tiny air sac clusters where gas exchange occurs.
Alveoli
Trachea’s mucous membrane lining & Bronchi contain millions of _______, tiny hair-like structures.
Cilia
Mucus
slippery, sticky substance secreted by special cells
_______ is a slippery, sticky substance secreted by special cells.
Mucus
Cilia move _________, moving mucus toward _________ so it can be coughed up.
constantly, Pharynx
Cilia ____ regain function if paralyzed by tobacco.
can
Tobacco smoke chemicals _________ Cilia that line Trachea & Bronchi.
paralyze
Laryngitis usually affects ability to ______.
talk/speak
Laryngitits
Larynx inflammation
Ventilation’s 2 phases: inhalation and exhalation
Inhalation & Exhalation
___________ Muscles help with respiratory effort by expanding chest cavity’s size.
Intercostal
________ _________ System (in the brain part called _________) controls breathing depth & rate.
Central Nervous, Medulla
Chemoreceptors
monitor carbon dioxide & oxygen levels in blood, adjusting breathing’s rate & depth through CNS
____________________ monitor carbon dioxide & oxygen levels in blood, adjusting breathing’s rate & depth through CNS.
Chemoreceptors
For carbon dioxide to be moved from blood stream to air in Lungs, it must be in __________.
Alveolus
Toxic substances chronically inhaled _______ Lungs’ delicate membranes & airways (& they stay that way).
inflamed
3 factors that place older people at higher risk for respiratory infections than younger people:
- less effective immune system
- more severe
- immobility (>weak cough>secretions stay)
A person who has become weak (as result of immobility) mayn’t be able to cough __________ enough to clear Lungs of secretions, which can lead to developing Pneumonia.
forcefully
Pneumonia is associated with a ____________ Cough.
Productive
Pneumonia
Lung tissue inflammation
Lung tissue inflammation is called _______________.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is _______ Respiratory Tract infection (because it’s caused by ___________).
Lower, bacteria
NAs ____ allowed to collect sputum specimens for analysis.
are
Pleura
membrane lining chest cavity & covering Lungs
__________ is the membrane lining chest cavity & covering Lungs.
Pleura
Pleurisy
Pleura inflammation
Pleura inflammation is called _______.
Pleurisy
Pleurisy often accompanies ______ Respiratory Tract infections (Pneumonia).
Lower
Sputum & Phlegm are both . . .
. . . the same thing.
Phlegm/Sputum
Mucus & other respiratory secretions coughed up from Lungs, Bronchi, & Trachea
________/________ is Mucus & other respiratory secretions coughed up from Lungs, Bronchi, & Trachea.
Phlegm/Sputum
Hemoptysis
coughing up blood
Coughing up blood is called ___________.
hemoptysis