TJ8: Respiratory System Flashcards
How many lobes are in the left lung? Right Lung?
Left Lung: 2
Right Lung: 3
What is another name for Pulmonary Ventilation?
Breathing
If the diameter of the bronchioles decreases, then airway resistance would increase, decrease or stay the same?
Increase
What are the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Cherry pink skin color, Cherry red lips, and headaches
What is an irritation of the phrenic nerve?
Hiccups
The External Intercostals muscles pull the ribs in what direction?
Elevates Ribs
What are the muscles of inspiration?
Diaphragm, External Intercostals, and Accessory (SCM and Scalenes)
What is Bradypnea?
Slow Breathing
What part of the brain controls breathing?
Medulla Oblongata
T/F: When the diaphragm contracts, the volume of of the thoracic cavity decreases?
False; increases
What is surfactant?
A soap-like fluid in the alveoli, which lowers surface tension and keeps the lungs from collapsing
What is another name for Adam’s apple?
Larynx
T/F: Breathing is completely under voluntary control?
False; involuntary
What is the name of the membrane that covers the lungs
Visceral Pleural
What are the two systems responsible for gas exchange?
Respiratory and Cardiovascular