TJ8: Respiratory System Flashcards

1
Q

How many lobes are in the left lung? Right Lung?

A

Left Lung: 2
Right Lung: 3

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2
Q

What is another name for Pulmonary Ventilation?

A

Breathing

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3
Q

If the diameter of the bronchioles decreases, then airway resistance would increase, decrease or stay the same?

A

Increase

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4
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

A

Cherry pink skin color, Cherry red lips, and headaches

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5
Q

What is an irritation of the phrenic nerve?

A

Hiccups

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6
Q

The External Intercostals muscles pull the ribs in what direction?

A

Elevates Ribs

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7
Q

What are the muscles of inspiration?

A

Diaphragm, External Intercostals, and Accessory (SCM and Scalenes)

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8
Q

What is Bradypnea?

A

Slow Breathing

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9
Q

What part of the brain controls breathing?

A

Medulla Oblongata

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10
Q

T/F: When the diaphragm contracts, the volume of of the thoracic cavity decreases?

A

False; increases

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11
Q

What is surfactant?

A

A soap-like fluid in the alveoli, which lowers surface tension and keeps the lungs from collapsing

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12
Q

What is another name for Adam’s apple?

A

Larynx

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13
Q

T/F: Breathing is completely under voluntary control?

A

False; involuntary

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14
Q

What is the name of the membrane that covers the lungs

A

Visceral Pleural

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15
Q

What are the two systems responsible for gas exchange?

A

Respiratory and Cardiovascular

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16
Q

T/F: The SCM is an expiratory muscle.

A

False; inspiration

17
Q

What conditions are associated with winter and sometimes secondary smoking?

A

Acute Bronchitis

18
Q

What is another word for a lack of breathing?

A

Apnea

19
Q

The exchange of gases between the blood and air in the lungs?

A

External Respiration

20
Q

The normal rate of respiration is?

A

16-20 breaths per minute

21
Q

T/F: Posture has an effect on breathing?

A

True

22
Q

The Larynx, Pharnyx, and diaphragm belong of what system?

A

Larynx & Pharnyx: Upper
Diaphragm: Lower

23
Q

Croup has a characteristic of what?

A

barking cough in young children

24
Q

Inspiration starts when what happens?

A

Diaphragm contracts and moves downward

25
Q

T/F: The Epiglottis covers the larynx to prevent food from entering?

A

From entering Trachea; True
From entering Esophagus; False

26
Q

The cessation of breathing during sleep is called?

A

Sleep Apnea

27
Q

The components of the Pharynx are from Inferior to Superior?

A

Laryngopharynx, Oropharynx, and Nasopharynx

28
Q

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and cells is called?

A

Internal Respiration

29
Q

As the diaphragm contracts, air is forced (in or out of) the lungs?

A

In

30
Q

Allergens can cause what, which results in wheezing and shortness of breath?

A

Asthma

31
Q

T/F: Speech modification is not a function of the nose.

A

False, it is

32
Q

What is the Adam’s Apple?

A

Prominence of thyroid cartilage