Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Anatomy 1410 > Respiratory System Topic 14 > Flashcards

Respiratory System Topic 14 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the main functions of the respiratory system?

A
  • Air movement

- Exchange of gases

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the two subdivsions of the RS?

A
  • Upper

- Lower

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the parts of the upper part of the RS?

A
  • Nose
  • Nasal Cavity
  • Pharynx
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the parts of the lower RS?

A
  • Larynx
  • Trachea
  • Bronchial Tree
  • Lungs
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

All parts of the RS has what similar characteristics?

A
  • Lined with mucosa

- Epthelial tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How can the RS epithelial tissue be described?

A

Ciliated pseudostratified columanr epithelium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the scientific name for nostrils?

A

Nares

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the nose supported by?

A
  • Bone

- Hyaline Cartilage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the functions of the Nasal Cavity?

A
  • Airway Passage (heat + moisten air)
  • Olfaction
  • Speech (resonance chamber)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What divides the nasal cavity?

A

The Nasal Septum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the anterior part of the nasal septum called?

A

Hyaline Cart

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the posterior part of the nasal septum?

A
  • Vomer
  • Ethmoid
  • Maxilae
  • Palatine Bones
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What are the 3 areas of the the nose?

A
  • Vestibule
  • Respiratory area
  • olfactory area
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Where is the vestibule and what is it lined with?

A

Anterior region and lined with coarse hairs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Where is the respiratory area located?

A

Posterior region

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Where is the olfactory area located and what is it’s purpose?

A
  • Roof of cavity

- Sense of smell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Where are the 8 air filled spaces in skull for the paranasal sinuses?

A
  • Frontal
  • Sphenoid
  • Ethmoid
  • Maxillae
18
Q

What is the function of the paranasal sinuses?

A
  • Warm moisten air

- Lighten skull

19
Q

What is sinustits?

A

-Inflammation of mucous membrane

20
Q

What are the 3 areas of the pharynx?

A
  • Nasopharynx
  • Oropharnynx
  • Larygopharynx
21
Q

What is the function of the nasopharynx?

A

-Air passage only

22
Q

What tonsil does the naropharynx contain?

A

Pharyngeal tonsil

23
Q

What’re are the two openings in the nasopharynx?

A
  • 2 posterior nasal apertures

- 2 Eustachian tubes

24
Q

Where is the oropharynx located?

A

posterior to oral cavity

25
Q

What type of cells are in the oropharynx?

A

Stratified squamous epithelium

26
Q

What tonsil does oropharynx contain?

A

Palatine tonsil

Lingual tonsil

27
Q

What passes through the laryngopharynx?

A

air and food

28
Q

Does the hyaline cartilage decrease or increase as the order increaes?

A

Decreases

29
Q

What type of cells do most tubes have?

A

Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium

30
Q

What epithelium does the trachea contain?

A

Stratified Squamous

31
Q

In the terminal branches what type of epithelium does it contain?

A

Simple cubodial

32
Q

How many cavities does the right lung have?

A

3

33
Q

Which lung has an indentation in it to make room for the heart?

A

Left

34
Q

What is the pleural cavity filed with?

A

Serous Fluid

35
Q

Where does the gas exchange happen?

A

Respiratory zone

36
Q

What three cell types is the alveolus wall composed of?

A
  • Simple Squamous
  • Simple Cuboidal
  • Macrophages
37
Q

What is the function of the surfactant?

A

Move the water so you don’t have to work against the water tension

38
Q

In a pulmonary embolism. What is the main issue?

A
  • Clots in the veins

- air in the veins

39
Q

What happens when you get stabbed in the lung?

A
  • Lung collapse

- Air into the lungs

40
Q

What is the difference with a lung affected by emphysema and a normal lung?

A
  • alveolar walls break down

- fewer larger alveoli

Anatomy 1410 (17 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions