Respiratory Systems Flashcards
The structure known as the windpipe
Trachea
The small flap of tissue that prevents aspiration of food into the lungs
Epiglottis
The place where gas exchange occurs
Alveoli
The voicebox
Larynx
The tube to the stomach
Esophagus
Respiratory acidosis can occur when?
The respiratory rate is low and the carbon dioxide accumulates in the blood
Under anesthesia, sighing a patient should occur every
5-10 minutes
What agent is normally used to prevent laryngospasms during the intubation of cats?
Lidocaine
Atrophic rhinitis in pigs is caused by what etiological agent?
Bacteria
A characteristic of brachycephalic dogs is an
Elongated soft palate
The part of the respiratory systems where foxtails are often lodged
Nasal turbinates
The thin sheet of muscle that lies directly below the chest
Diaphragm
Air-filled sacs associated with the auditory tube in horses
Guttural pouch
The area that contains the heart, thymus, great vessels, nerves, esophagus, and trachea
Mediastinum
Coccidiomyocosis is a fungal disease commonly called?
Valley Fever