Respiratory Systems Flashcards

1
Q

The structure known as the windpipe

A

Trachea

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2
Q

The small flap of tissue that prevents aspiration of food into the lungs

A

Epiglottis

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3
Q

The place where gas exchange occurs

A

Alveoli

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4
Q

The voicebox

A

Larynx

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5
Q

The tube to the stomach

A

Esophagus

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6
Q

Respiratory acidosis can occur when?

A

The respiratory rate is low and the carbon dioxide accumulates in the blood

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7
Q

Under anesthesia, sighing a patient should occur every

A

5-10 minutes

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8
Q

What agent is normally used to prevent laryngospasms during the intubation of cats?

A

Lidocaine

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9
Q

Atrophic rhinitis in pigs is caused by what etiological agent?

A

Bacteria

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10
Q

A characteristic of brachycephalic dogs is an

A

Elongated soft palate

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11
Q

The part of the respiratory systems where foxtails are often lodged

A

Nasal turbinates

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12
Q

The thin sheet of muscle that lies directly below the chest

A

Diaphragm

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13
Q

Air-filled sacs associated with the auditory tube in horses

A

Guttural pouch

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14
Q

The area that contains the heart, thymus, great vessels, nerves, esophagus, and trachea

A

Mediastinum

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15
Q

Coccidiomyocosis is a fungal disease commonly called?

A

Valley Fever

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16
Q

The thoracic cavity is normally under _____________ pressure.

A

Negative

17
Q

If the patient’s blood level of carbon dioxide is dropping too low, then how will respiration be affected?

A

Breathing rate will decrease

18
Q

What affect will albuterol have upon the patient?

A

It causes bronchodilation

19
Q

Which is the odd one out?

Trachea, esophagus, nasal cavity, larynx, bronchi, bronchioles

A

Esophagus