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Week 11 - Respiratory System Flashcards

1
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Bronchioles

A

smallest branches of the bronchi

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Bronchus

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branch of the trachea that is a passageway into the lung; bronchial tube

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Alveoli

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air sacs in the lung

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4
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Anosmia

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loss of sense of smell (partial or total)

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Apnea

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temporary cessation of breathing

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6
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Asphyxia

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lack of pulse

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7
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Atelectasis

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collapsed lung (partial or complete)

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Bronchiectasis

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abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches

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Bronchodilator

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drug that causes dilation or enlargement of the opening of a bronchus to improve ventilation to the lungs

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Bronchopleural

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pertaining to a bronchus and the pleura

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Bronchospasm

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spasm of bronchial smooth muscle causing narrowing of bronchi

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Cilia

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thin hairs attached to the mucous membrane epithelium lining of respiratory tract

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13
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Cyanosis

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bluish discoloration of skin caused by poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood

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Diaphragm

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muscle separating chest and abdomen

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15
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Dyspnea

A

difficult/labored breathing

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16
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Empyema

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collection of pus in a cavity in the body (esp. pleural cavity - pyothorax)

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Expectoration

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clearing of secretions from the airway by coughing or spitting

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18
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Epiglottis

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lid-like piece of cartilage that covers the larynx

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19
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Expiration

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breathing out (exhalation)

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20
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Glottis

A

slit-like opening to the larynx

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Hemoptysis

A

coughing up of blood

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Hemothorax

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collection of blood in the space between chest wall and lung

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Hilum of the lung

A

midline region where the bronchi, blood vessels, and nerves enter and exit the lungs

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Hypercapnia

A

excessive CO2 in bloodstream

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Hypoxia

A

deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues

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Inspiration

A

breathing in (inhalation)

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Larynx

A

voice box; containing vocal cords

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Laryngoscopy

A

visual examination of the voice box

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Rhinorrhea

A

runny nose; nasal cavity filled with a significant amount of mucus fluid

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Mediastinoscopy

A

procedure that enables visualization of the contents of the mediastinum; endoscope is inserted through an incision in the chest

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Nares

A

Opening through the nose carrying air into the nasal cavities

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Palatine tonsil

A

one of a pair of almond-shaped masses of lymphatic tissue in the oropharynx

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Paranasal sinus

A

one of the air cavities in the bones near the nose

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Parietal pleura

A

outer layer of pleura lying closer to the ribs and chest wall

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Pharynx

A

throat; including nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx

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Pleura

A

double-layered membrane surrounding each lung

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Pleural cavity

A

space between the folds of the pleura

38
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Pulmonary parenchyma

A

essential parts of the lungs; responsible for respiration; bronchioles and alveoli

39
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Respiration

A

process of moving air into and out of the lungs; breathing

40
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Spirometer

A

Instrument for measuring the air capacity of the lungs

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Thoracentesis

A

surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space

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Visceral pleura

A

inner layer of pleura lying closer to the lung tissue

43
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Bronchoscopy

A

fiberoptic endoscope examination of the bronchial tubes

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Laryngospasm

A

spasm of laryngeal muscles that closes the larynx

45
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Lobectomy

A

surgical removal of a lobe of an organ (i.e. thyroid gland, lung, liver)

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Mediastinum

A

region between the lungs in the chest cavity; contains trachea, heart, lymphnodes, aorta, esophagus, and bronchial tubes

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Orthopnea

A

shortness of breath while lying flat

48
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Pneumothorax

A

presence of air or gas in cavity between lungs and chest wall; causes collapse of lung

49
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Pleurodynia

A

sever pain in the muscles between the ribs or in the diaphragm

50
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Lobe

A

division of a lung

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