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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM LAB Flashcards

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What is the function of the respiratory system?

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the respiratory system provides oxygen the cells and removes carbon dioxide from the body

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How do the cells use oxygen?

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oxygen is used by the cells as a terminal electron receptor

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What is carbon dioxide?

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carbon dioxide is a waste product of cellular respiration

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Describe the movement of atmospheric oxygen within the respiratory system.

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atmospheric oxygen moves into the lungs and diffuses in the circulatory system

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What is the result of too much carbon dioxide within the blood?

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too much carbon dioxide within the blood increases the hydrogen ion concentration within the blood

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What is the result of an increased hydrogen ion concentration in the blood?

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an increased concentration of hydrogen ions causes acidosis of the blood

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True or False: the respiratory system is integrated into other anatomical systems?

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true; the respiratory system is integrated into other anatomical systems

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What are the main organs of the respiratory system?

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the main organs of the respiratory system are the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs

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Which of the main organs compose the upper respiratory system?

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the nose, pharynx, and compose the upper respiratory airways

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Which of the main organs compose the lower respiratory system?

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the trachea, bronchi, and lungs make up the lower respiratory ariways

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The framework of the nose is composed of what?

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the framework of the nose is composed of bone a cartilage

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What is anterior portion of the nose comprised of?

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the anterior portion of the nose is comprised of hyaline cartilage

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What is the posterior portion of the nose comprised of?

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the posterior portion of the nose is compromised of bone

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What are the initial openings of the respiratory system called?

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the two initial opening of the respiratory system are called the external/ anterior nares

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The external/ anterior nares lead to what?

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the external nares lead to the nasal cavity

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Describe the function of the nasal septum.

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the nasal septum is responsible for separating the nasal cavity into right and left portions

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Which part of the nasal cavity is highly vascularized and the sight of nosebleeds?

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the nasal septum is highly vascularized and is the site of nosebleeds

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What are the three curved, bony structures that extend into the nasal cavity?

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the three curved, bony structures that extend into the nasal cavity are the superior, middle, and inferior nasal conchae/ turbinates

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Describe the meatus.

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the meatus is a concavity beneath each of the conchae which increases the surface area of the nose

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What is the function of the meatuses?

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the meatuses are responsible for warming and humidifying the air breathed in

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What is the name of the palate that forms the floor of the nasal cavity?

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the bony/ hard palate forms the floor of the nasal cavity

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The nasal cavity ends with which two openings?

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the nasal cavity ends with the internal/ posterior nares

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The nasal cavity leads into which respiratory organ?

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the nasal cavity leads into the pharynx

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The pharynx is commonly known as what?

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the pharynx is commonly known as the throat

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The pharynx is divided into which three regions?

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the pharynx is divided into the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx

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Describe where the nasopharynx begins and ends.

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the nasopharynx begins at the external nares and ends at the soft palate

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Describe where the oropharynx begins and ends.

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the oropharynx begins at the soft palate and ends at the hyoid bone

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Describe where the laryngopharynx begins and ends.

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the laryngopharynx begins at the hyoid bone and ends at the esophagus

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Where is the soft palate found?

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the soft palate is found in the pharynx

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Describe the anatomical position of the soft palate as it relates to the hard palate.

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the soft palate is a posterior extension of the hard palate

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Describe the anatomical position of the uvula as it relates to the soft palate.

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the uvula is the oval-shaped tissue that dangles inferiorly as an extension of the soft palate

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What is the function of the uvula?

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the uvula is responsible preventing fluids from entering the nasopharynx during swallowing and directing food into the laryngopharynx

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Which structures have openings from the middle ear into the nasopharynx?

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the auditory tubes/ eustachian tubes have openings from the middle ear into the nasopharynx

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Which tonsil is located on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx?

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the pharyngeal tonsil/ adenoid tonsil is located on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx

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The palatine and lingual tonsils are apart of which respiratory structure?

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the palatine and lingual structures are apart of the oropharynx

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How are infections able to be spread from the ears to the nose/ mouth?

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infections are able to be spread throughout these areas because they are connected by ducts

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The larynx is also known as what?

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the larynx is also known as the “voice box”

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The larynx connects which two respiratory structures?

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the larynx connected the laryngopharynx and the trachea

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How many hyaline cartilages does the larynx consist of?

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the larynx consists of nine hyaline cartilages

40
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The vocal cords are housed by which anatomical structure?

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the vocal cords are housed by the larynx

41
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What is the most important for sounds production?

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the larynx

42
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The larynx contains which three paired cartliages?

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the larynx contains the arytenoid, cuneiform, and corniculate cartilages

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Describe the location of the arytenoid, cuneiform, and corniculate cartilages.

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the arytenoid, cuneiform, and corniculate cartilages are located on the posterior wall of the larynx

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The larynx contains which three singular cartilages?

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the larynx contains the thyroid, cricoid, and epiglottis

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Which cartilages comprise the main body of the larynx?

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the thyroid, cricoid, and epiglottis comprise the main body of the larynx

46
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Which is the largest cartilage of the larynx?

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the thyroid cartilage is the largest cartilage of the larynx

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What is the large prominence on the anterior portion of the thyroid cartilage called?

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the large prominence on the anterior portion of the thyroid cartilage is called the laryngeal prominence

48
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What is another term for the laryngeal prominence?

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the laryngeal prominence is also known as the “adam’s apple”

49
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what is the laryngeal cartilage made up of?

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the laryngeal cartilage is made up of hyaline cartilage

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Describe the anatomical structure/ position of cricoid cartilage.

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cricoid cartilage is inferior to the thyroid cartilage and is larger posteriorly than anteriorly

51
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What is cricoid cartilage made up of?

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cricoid cartilage is made up of hyaline cartilage

52
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Define the glottis.

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the glottis is the opening that allows air into the larynx

53
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What is the epiglottis made up of?

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the epiglottis is made up of elastic cartilage

54
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What is the function of the epiglottis?

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the epiglottis covers the glottis during swallowing

55
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What is the clinical significance of the hyoid bone?

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in forensic pathology fractures of the hyoid bone are observed for signs of strangulation

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Describe the anatomical position of the hyoid bone.

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the hyoid bone is a slender bone between the chin and larynx

57
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What is the function of the hyoid bone?

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the hyoid bone functions to attach several muscles that control the mandible, tongue, and larynx

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What is another term for the trachea?

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the trachea is also known as the windpipe

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Describe the function of the trachea.

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the trachea is responsible for conducting air from the larynx to the bronchi

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Describe the anatomical position of the trachea.

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the trachea is anterior to the esophagus

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What is the function of the horizontal tracheal cartilages?

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the tracheal cartilages function to keep the airways open within the trachea

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What is the name of the smooth muscle in between the tracheal cartilages?

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the smooth muscle in between the tracheal cartilages are called trachealis muscle

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What is the function of the trachealis muscle?

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the trachealis muscles functions to expand the esophagus into the trachea during swallowing

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Where does the trachea end?

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the trachea ends at the carina

65
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How many tubes does the trachea split into?

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the trachea splits into two tubes

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What are the names of the tubes that the trachea splits into?

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the trachea splits into two tubes called the primary bronchi

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What are the two primary bronchi?

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the two primary bronchi are the right and let primary bronchi

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Describe the function of the left/ right primary bronchi.

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the left/ right primary bronchi are responsible for supplying air to the lungs

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Primary bronchi divide into which bronchi?

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the primary bronchi divide into the secondary bronchi

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What is the function of the secondary bronchi?

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the secondary bronchi function to supply air to each lobe of the lungs

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Secondary bronchi divides into which bronchi?

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the secondary bronchi divides into the tertiary bronchi

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The extensive branching of the bronchi form what?

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the bronchial tree

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Tertiary bronchi divide into what?

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tertiary bronchi divide into bronchioles

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Respiratory bronchioles divide into what?

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respiratory bronchioles divide into alveolar ducts

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Which portion of the bronchioles initiate the respiratory zone of the lungs?

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the terminal bronchioles are the initiation point of the respiratory zone

75
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The terminal bronchioles divide into what?

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the terminal bronchioles divide into the respiratory bronchioles

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Clusters of alveoli are called what?

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clusters of alveoli are called alveolar sacs

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Which types of cells form the respiratory membrane?

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the respiratory membrane is formed by simple squamous alveolar cells and simple squamous blood capillary cells

78
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Where does gas exchange occur?

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gas exchange occurs in the respiratory membrane

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Describe the role of bronchodilators in reference to asthma.

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because smooth muscles in the bronchioles causes constriction (an asthma attack), bronchodilators cause the smooth muscle to relax

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How many lobes does the right lung have?

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the right lung has three lobes

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How many lobes does the left lung have?

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the left lung has two lobes

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The right lung consists of which lobes?

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the right lung consists of the superior, middle, and inferior lobes

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The left lung consists of which lobes?

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the left lung consists of the superior and inferior lobes

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Which lung contains the cardiac notch?

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the left lung has the cardiac notch

85
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What is the rounded superior part of the lung called?

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the rounded superior part of the lung is called the apex

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What is broader, more inferior part of the of the lung called?

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the broader more inferior part of the lung is called the base

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Describe the hilum of the lungs?

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the hilum is an area surrounded with pleura and is where the blood, lymphatic vessels, and nerves enter the medial side of the lung

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Which cavity contains the lungs?

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the lungs are contained within the thoracic cavity

89
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What separates the lungs from each other?

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the lungs are separated by the heart and mediastinum

90
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Which pleura lines the thoracic wall?

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the parietal pleura lines the thoracic wall

91
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which pleura covers the surface of each lung?

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the visceral pleural lines the surface of each lung

92
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Define the pleural cavity.

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the pleural cavity is the space between the two pleural layers and contains pleural fluid

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Anatomy and Physiology II (24 decks)

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