Term
| What parts of the bodies are included in the Upper Respiratory Tract? |
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Definition
| Nose, Sinuses, Pharynx, and larynx |
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Term
| What parts of the body are included in the Lower Respiratory Tract? |
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Definition
Trachea
Bronchi-lobar, segmental and subsegmental bronchi
Bronchiole
Alveolar ducts
Alveoli |
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Term
What respiratory changes occurs with aging in the alveoli? |
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Definition
| Alveoli: Decrease in surface, oxygen levels decrease |
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Term
What respiratory changes occurs with aging in the lungs? |
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Definition
| Lung efficiency decreases |
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Term
What respiratory changes occurs with aging in the pharynx and larynx? |
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Definition
| Muscle atrophy occurs in the pharynx and larynx |
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Term
What respiratory changes occurs with aging in the pulmonary vasculature? |
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Definition
| Decreases overall which may lead to hypoxemia |
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Term
What respiratory changes occurs with aging in the exercise tolerance? |
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Definition
| Hypocarbia decreases and hypoxemia increases |
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Term
What respiratory changes occurs with aging in the muscle strength? |
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Definition
| Muscle strength decreases |
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Term
What respiratory changes occurs with aging regarding the susceptibility to infection? |
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Definition
| Susceptibility to infection increases |
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Term
What respiratory changes occurs with aging in the chest wall? |
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Definition
| Chest wall size decreases |
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Term
| What are the overall respiratory system functions? |
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Definition
Gas exchange and acid/base balance |
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