Thoracic Flashcards

1
Q

_______ vein runs along the right side and dumps into superior vena cava

A

Azygous

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2
Q

________ duct runs along the right side, crosses over at T4-5, and dumps into left subclavian at junction with internal jugular vein

A

Thoracic

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3
Q

Phrenic nerve runs _____ to hilum

A

anterior

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4
Q

Vagus nerve runs _____ to hilum

A

posterior

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5
Q

Function of type 1 pneumocytes

A

gas exchange

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6
Q

Function of type 2 pneumocytes

A

surfactant production

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7
Q

Structures that allow direct air exchange between pneumocytes

A

Pores of Kahn

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8
Q

Describe measurements used in pulmonary function tests

A

FEV1: amount of air exhaled during first second of forced breath

FEV2: amount of air exhaled during second second of forced breath

FEV3: amount of air exhaled during third second of forced breath

FVC: total amount of air exhaled during forced expiration

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