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ST-110 Week 1
Respiratory System
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10/31/2008

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Term
Anterior Nares
Definition
Exterior Nostrils
Term
Coryza
Definition
The common head cold characterized by acute inflammation of the nasal mucousa
Term
Exudate
Definition
Accumulation of a fluid in a cavity or matter that penetrates through vessel walls into adjoining tissue
Term
Hemothorax
Definition
Bloody Fluid in the pleural cavity
Term
Hilum
Definition
Depression where ducts, nerves, or vessels enter or exit an organ
Term
Pneumothorax
Definition
A collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity characterized by pain in side and painful breathing; can lead to the collapse of a lung
Term
Posterior Nares
Definition
Openings between the nasal cavity and the nasopharynx
Term
Respiratory System
Definition
To bring air and blodd into intamite contact so that oxygen can be added to the blood and carbon dioxide can be removed
Term
State the Purpose of the respiratory system
Definition
to bring air and blood into intamite contact so that oxygen can be added to the blood and carbon dioxide can be removed
Term
Repiration is defined as the taking in of oxygen, its use in the tissues, and the giving off of _____
Definition
carbone dioxide
Term
There are two types of respiration: external and internal. External respiration is also called _____ respiration. Internal respiration is also called cellular respiration
Definition
pulmonary`
Term
Normal respiration occur about 14 to 20 time per _____
Definition
minute
Term
Respiration is also called the act of _____ although they are not the same
Definition
breathing
Term
Breathing involves two processes: inspiration and _____
Definition
expiration
Term
Breathing is controlled by the _____ and the _____ which are located in the brainstem
Definition
Medula Oblongata, pons
Term
(T or F Concerning Characteristics of the nose)
Consists of four nasal cavities
Definition
False, Consists of two nasal cavities
Term
(T or F Concerning Characteristics of the nose)
The opening in the front are known as nostrils of posterior nares
Definition
False, The openings in the front are known as nostrils or anterior nares
Term
(T or F Concerning Characteristics of the nose)
Nasal cavities lie between the roof and floor of the mouth
Definition
False, Nasal cavities lie between the roof of the mouth and the cranium
Term
(T or F Concerning Characteristics of the nose)
Nasal Cavities are separated by a vertical partition known as the nasal septum
Definition
True
Term
(T or F Concerning Characteristics of the nose)
The nasal cavities are constructed of ligaments covered by serous membranes
Definition
False, The nasal cavities are constructed of Bone covered by ciliated mucous membranes
Term
(T or F Concerning Characteristics of the nose)
At the side walls are three projections known as nasal conchae, or turbinates, which greatly increase the surface area over which the air must travel between reaching the lungs
Definition
True
Term
(T or F Concerning Characteristics of the nose)
Mucous membranes of the nose are very vascular because they contain many blood vessels which bring warmth and moisture to the surface
Definition
True
Term
(Yes or NO; Functions of the nose)
Warms, moistens, and filters the air of impurities
Definition
Yes
Term
(Yes or NO; Functions of the nose)
Changes carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide
Definition
No
Term
(Yes or NO; Functions of the nose)
Serves as a passageway for air going to the lungs
Definition
Yes
Term
(Yes or NO; Functions of the nose)
Serves as an organ of taste
Definition
No
Term
(Yes or NO; Functions of the nose)
Serves as an organ of smell
Definition
Yes
Term
(Yes or NO; Functions of the nose)
Aids in phonation, especially of n, m, and ng
Definition
Yes
Term
Sinus - Cavities lined with ciliated mucous membranes that open in the _____
Definition
Nasal cavities
Term
_____ - Opens into the nasopharynx, and equalizes the air pressure between the external and the middle ear
Definition
Eustachian Tube
Term
_____ ducts - Communicate indirectly with the lacrimal gland
Definition
Nasollacrimal
Term

(Pharynx)

Is a muscular tube-like structure, about 5 inches long which extends from the base of the skull to the (bronchus, esophagus)

Definition
Esophagus
Term

(Pharynx)

Lie (anterior, posterior) to the cervical vertabrae

Definition
anterior
Term

(Pharynx)

Is composed of (muscle, bone) lined with mucous membrane

Definition
muscle
Term

(Pharynx)

Serves as a passageway for both the respiratory and (circulatory, digestive) tracts

Definition
digestive
Term

(Pharynx)Plays and important part in phonation especially in producing the different (consonant, vowel) sounds

Definition
vowel
Term
The pharynx is referred to as the (throat, windpipe)
Definition
throat
Term
The pharynx has (two, three) divisions
Definition
three
Term
(N, O, L)
Middle Portion
Definition
O
Term
(N, O, L)
Lower Portion
Definition
L
Term
(N, O, L)
Upper Portion
Definition
N
Term
(N, O, L)
Contains two sets of tonsils
Definition
O
Term
(N, O, L)
Contains pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids)
Definition
N
Term
(N, O, L)
Lies behind the mouth and between the palate and hyoid bone
Definition
O
Term
(N, O, L)
Lies behind the nose and above the palate
Definition
N
Term
(N, O, L)
Communicates with the eustachian tube
Definition
N
Term
The organ of voice; is also called the (voice box, vocal cord)
Definition
Voice Box
Term
Acts as a passageway for (food, air) between pharynx and trachea
Definition
air
Term

(Larynx)

Lies at the upper end of the trachea and just below the (pharynx, nasal cavity)

Definition
pharynx
Term
Is shaped like a (square, triangular) box with flat sides and a prominent ridge in front
Definition
triangular
Term
Consists of nine pieces of (bone, cartilage) which are connected by ligaments and are moved by various muscles
Definition
cartilage
Term
Throid cartilage forms (signet ring, Adam's apple)
Definition
adams apple
Term
Epiglottis covers entrance into larynx when swallowing, thus preventing (air, food) from entering the larynx
Definition
food
Term
Contains two pairs of bands (cords) - false vocal cords that lie along the sides of the larynx and true vocal cords that lie directly (under, over) the false vocal cords.
Definition
under
Term
The (epiglottis, glottis) is the space between the vocal folds.
Definition
glottis
Term
(T or F Concerning the trachea)
Also called the throat
Definition
False, Also called the windpipe
Term
(T or F Concerning the trachea)
Extends from the lower edge of the larynx to the alveolus
Definition
False, Extends from the lower edge of the larynx to the bronchi
Term
(T or F Concerning the trachea)
Is about 11 cm. (4.5 inches) in length and about 2 to 2.5 cm (1 inch) from side to side
Definition
True
Term
(T or F Concerning the trachea)
Is a tube of smooth bone strengthened and held open by 5 c-shaped rings of hyaline cartilage; the open portion of the C-shape is toward the anterior side which lies next to the esophagus
Definition
False, is a tube of smooth muscle strengthened and held open by 16-20 C-shaped rings of hyaline cartilagel the open portionof the C-shape is toward the posterior side which lies next to the esophagus
Term
(T or F Concerning the trachea)
Is lined with mucous membrane
Definition
True
Term
(T or F Concerning the trachea)
Provides an open passageway for air from the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs
Definition
True
Term

(Trachea)

(T or F Concerning the trachea) Obstruction for even a few minutes can cause death from asphyxiation

Definition
True
Term
(T or F Concerning the bronchi)
Consists of four primary bronchi
Definition
False, Consist of two (R and L) primary bronchi
Term
(T or F Concerning the bronchi)
The right bronchus is shorter and more vertical than the left bronchus
Definition
True
Term
(T or F Concerning the bronchi)
The structure of the bronchi resembles the trachea, as the walls contain cartilage rings and ciliated mucous lining
Definition
True
Term
(T or F Concerning the bronchi)
Each bronchus enters the lung at the notch or depression on the medial surface called the vagus
Definition
False, Each bronchus enters the lung at the notch or depression on the medial surface called the hilum
Term
(T or F Concerning the bronchi)
Each primary bronchi enters the lung on its respective side and immediately subdivides into smaller branches called bronchioles
Definition
False, Each primary bronchi enters the lung on its respective side and immediately subdivides into smaller branches called secondary bronchi
Term
(T or F Concerning the bronchi)
The bronchioles divide into secondary bronchi
Definition
False, The secondary bronchi divide into bronchioles
Term
(T or F Concerning the bronchi)
The bronchioles subdivide into smaller and smaller tubes, eventually ending in microscopic branches which divide into alveolar ducts, which end in several alveolar sacs consisting of numerous alveoli
Definition
True
Term
(T or F Concerning the bronchi)
The trachea, the two primary bronchi, and their many branches resemble an inverted U, and are spoken of as the bronchial U
Definition
False, The trachea, the two primary bronchi, and their many branches resemble an inverted tree, and are spoken of as the bronchial tree
Term
Alveolar ducts and sacs look like a cluster of grapes, with the stem as the alveolar duct, each cluster as an alveolar sac, and each grape as an alveoli
Definition
True
Term
(T or F Concerning the bronchi) Bronchi provides a passageway by which air can reach the alveoli of the lungs
Definition
True
Term
(T or F Concerning the bronchi)
The alveoli (enveloped by a network of capillaries) provide spaces where gaseous exchange between the air and the blood can occur
Definition
True
Term
(Lungs)
Are the essentail organ of (circulation, respiration)
Definition
respiration
Term
(Lungs)
Are cone-shaped and large enough to fill the (cardiac, pleural) portion of the thoracic cavity
Definition
pleural
Term
(Lungs)
Are spongy, elastic, and (sink,float) in water
Definition
float
Term
(Lungs)
The two lungs sit side-by-side and extend from the (stomach, diaphragm) to a point slightly above the clavicles, and lie against the ribs anteriorly and posteriorly
Definition
diaphragm
Term
(Lungs)
The medial surface of each lung is concave to allow room for the mediastinal structure and the (heart, stomach)
Definition
heart
Term
(Lungs)
The lung root is composed of (all structures entering and leaving the lung, nerves only)
Definition
all structures entering and leaving the lung
Term
(Lungs)
Apex of the lung is the pointed (lower, upper) margin which extends slightly above the (clavicle, diaphragm)
Definition
upper, clavicle
Term
(Lungs)
Base of the lung is the broad (inferior, superior) surface which lies on the (clavicle, diaphragm)
Definition
inferior, diaphragm
Term
(Lungs)
The (left, right) lung has an indentation for the heart called the cardiac notch or depression
Definition
left
Term
(Lungs)
The (left, right) lung is slightly larger, heavier, and shorter by about one inch than the other side.
Definition
right
Term
(Lungs)
At birth the lungs are (pink,gray) but with increasing age they become a mottled (pink, gray) color due to the inhalation of dust, pollution, and smoke.
Definition
pink, gray
Term
(Lungs)
When filled to capacity, the lungs can hold about 4,500 cc of air, but only (500 cc, 3500 cc)is inhaled and exhaled in a normal breathe.
Definition
500
Term
(Lungs)
The lungs contain the alveoli which are essential for (water, gaseous) exchange.
Definition
gaseous
Term
(Y or N Functions of the lungs)
Act as essential organs for respiration by distributing air throughout the lungs into the alveoli
Definition
Y
Term
(Y or N Functions of the lungs)
Act as a secretory organ by releasing lung hormones
Definition
N
Term
(Y or N Functions of the lungs)
Act as an excretory organ because an individual loses about 400 cc of moisture per day in expired air
Definition
Y
Term
(Y or N Functions of the lungs)
Furnish a place where air can come in clsoe enough contact with blood for gaseous exchange to occur
Definition
Y
Term
(Pleura)
(Visceral, Parietal) pleura is a serous membrane which contains the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity, each side has its own pleural lining
Definition
Parietal
Term
(Pleura)
(Visceral, Parietal) pleura covers the outer surface of each lung
Definition
Visceral
Term
(Pleura)
(Bronchial, Pleural) space is the potential space formed by the visceral and parietal pleura lying adjacent to each other which contains pleural fluid
Definition
Pleural
Term
(Pleura)
Pleural fluid is secreted by the serous membranes to act as a (coolant, lubricant)
Definition
lubricant
Term
Pericardium
Definition
Area Occupied by the heart
Term
Mediastinum
Definition
Space between the lungs
Term
Pleural Cavities
Definition
Area occupied by the lungs
Term
(Diaphragm)
_____ shaped muscle
Definition
Dome
Term
(Diaphragm)
Primary muscle involved in _____
Definition
Breathing
Term
(Diaphragm)
On inspiration, it contracts, flattens, and moves _____ to enlarge the thoracic cavity
Definition
Downward
Term
(Diaphragm)
On expiration, it relaxes, moving _____ to decrease the size of the thoracic cavity.
Definition
Upward
Term
(Diaphragm)
Has thee hiatuses or openings - _____, aorta, and inferior vena cava
Definition
Esophagus
Term
(Diaphragm)
Becomes spasmodic in hiccoughs and _____
Definition
Sneezing
Term
(Intercostal Muscles)
External intercostals _____ the ribs
Definition
Elevate
Term
(Intercostal Muscles)
Internal Intercostals _____ the ribs
Definition
Depress
Term
Asphxia
Definition
Increased C02 and decreased 02 in the body as a result of some interference with aspiration
Term
Hyperpnea
Definition
Increased rate and/or depth of respirations
Term
Hypoxia
Definition
Decreased amount of oxygen reaching the body cells
Term
Cyanosis
Definition
A bluish-grey discoloration of skin and mucous membranes caused by an insufficient amount of oxygen
Term
Eupnea
Definition
Refers to ordinary quiet respirations made without obvious effort
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Painful, difficult, and labored breathing
Term
Apnea
Definition
Cessation of breathing or lack of breathing
Term
Suffocation
Definition
Any stoppage of respirations caused by strangulation, aspiration of foreign object, or drowning
Term
Anoxia
Definition
Lack of oxygen of absence of oxygen
Term
Cheyne-Stokes
Definition
Alternating cycles of hyperpnea and apnea, often seen in critically ill or unconscious patients
Term
(Pleural)
(Insufficient, Excess) secretion of pleural fluid results in pleural effusion.
Definition
Excess
Term
Thoracic
Definition
Pertains to the thorax, heart and lungs
Term
Pleural effusion
Definition
caused by excess secretion of pleural fluid
Term
pleural
Definition
potential space formed by the visceral and parietal pleura lying adjacent to each other, contains pleural fluid
Term
Parietal Pleura
Definition
Lining the thoracic cavity
Term
Visceral Pleura
Definition
Lining of the lungs
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