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1
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The ________ AKA turbinates are bone tissue protruding into the nasal cavity.

A

conchae

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The conchae AKA ________ are bone tissue protruding into the nasal cavity.

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turbinates

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3
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The __________ sinuses are a group of four paired air-filled spaces that surround the nasal cavity

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paranasal

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4
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The _______ sinuses are located under the eyes.

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maxillary

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5
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The _______ sinuses are above the eyes

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frontal

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The ________ is the fleshy projection that hangs down from the soft palate and is visible when a person opens their mouth.

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uvula

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7
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The Eustachian tube aka __________ tube is a small tube that connects the ear to the throat.

A

auditory

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8
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The auditory tubes aka __________ tubes open and close to relieve pressure on the inner ear when you chew, yawn or sneeze, preventing the ears from filling with fluid or air.

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Eustachian

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9
Q

Pressure or inflammation from the TMJ may affect nerves and muscles in the area, leading to blocked _________ tubes that can affect hearing.

A

Eustachian

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10
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From the pharynx, the oxygen passes through the _______ (voice box)

A

larynx

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11
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The _________ is the windpipe, a tube that enters the chest cavity.

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trachea

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12
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Many of the cells that make up a mucus membrane contain a motile, hair-like extensions called

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cilia

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13
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_______ have a wave-like motion.

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cilia

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14
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The ___________________ is a flap of tissue that guards the entrance to the trachea.

A

epiglottis

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15
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Any of the major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the trachea can be referred to as a _________.

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Bronchus

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16
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Microscopic air sacs called ___________ enable gas exchange takes place.

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alveoli

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17
Q

When the ___________ relaxes, air is pushed out of the lungs.

A

diaphragm

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18
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___________ are muscles found between the ribs.

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intercostals

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19
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________________ the term that denotes all the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

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Metabolism

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20
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Opioids enable the release of ___________, a neurotransmitter involved in feeling of euphoria and a sense of extreme relaxation.

A

dopamine

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21
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Name the superior attachment of pectoralis minor. ________

A

coracoid

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22
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Name the inferior attachment of pectoralis minor. ______

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ribs 3-5

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23
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The________are three paired muscles located in the lateral aspect of the neck.

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scalene

24
Q

A(n)_____________ is a network of nerves.

A

plexus

25
Q

__________ means “relating to the arm, specifically the upper arm”

A

Brachial

26
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__________is the name given to a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.

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Muscular Dystrophy

27
Q

___________ is the term for cause of a disease.

A

etiology

28
Q

The base of the thumb is referred to as the _________ eminence.

A

thenar

29
Q

________usually contains mucus with virus, bacteria, other debris, and sloughed-off inflammatory cells.

A

Phlegm

30
Q

Once phlegm has been expectorated by a cough, it becomes _______.

A

sputum

31
Q

To ________________ means to eject from the throat or lungs by coughing or / and spitting.

A

expectorate

32
Q

________ is an adjective meaning “full of, containing, forming, or discharging pus”.

A

purulent

33
Q

___________ pneumonia refers to a mild case of pneumonia.

A

walking / atypical

34
Q

A virus can be transmitted by _________ spread which refers to relatively large particles that settle in the air.

A

droplet

35
Q

____________ spread refers to smaller particles remain in the air longer.

A

airborne

36
Q

_______________ is the presence of one or more additional conditions often co-occurring with a primary condition.

A

Comorbidity

37
Q

________ is the body’s extreme response to an infection that can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.

A

Sepsis

38
Q

Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common conditions that contribute to Chronic __________ Pulmonary Disease.

A

obstructive

39
Q

Emphysema and chronic __________ are the two most common conditions that contribute to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

A

bronchitis

40
Q

____________is a condition in which the alveoli at the end of the smallest air passages of the lungs are destroyed.

A

Emphysema

41
Q

The smallest air passages of the lungs are called _______

A

bronchioles

42
Q

Tuberculosis was historically called ___________ due to the weight loss.

A

consumption

43
Q

___________ pertains totheurinarybladderortothegallbladder

A

cystic

44
Q

__________ is the thickening and scarring of connective tissue.

A

fibrosis

45
Q

_________ a condition of the lungs in which there is widespread narrowing of airways.

A

Asthma

46
Q

Mucus in the _______ of the bronchi is caused by the local release of spasmogens during an allergic process.

A

lumen

47
Q

_______ means shortness of breath, difficulty, or distress in breathing.

A

dyspnea

48
Q

_______ is a prefix denoting impaired or abnormal biological or mental processes.

A

dys

49
Q

_______ is the word root that means breath.

A

pnea

50
Q

Sleep _________ is the absence of breathing caused by upper airway obstruction during sleep.

A

Apnea

51
Q

The _________ position (draining position) refers to one of a series of variations of a three-quarters face down positions, to which an unconscious but breathing casualty can be placed as part of first aid treatment.

A

recovery

52
Q

A(n)______ position means lying on your back.

A

supine

53
Q

A(n) _______ position means lying face down.

A

prone

54
Q

The loss of muscular control which causes the tongue to block the throat can also lead to the stomach contents collecting in the throat. This is called _________regurgitation.

A

passive

55
Q

Stomach acid collecting in the throat can also flow down into and attack the inner lining of the lungs, causing __________ pneumonia

A

aspiration

56
Q

A person lying on their back may not be able to maintain a(n) ______(open) airway as a conscious person would.

A

patent

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