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Allied Health Yr 2 C > 04. Respiratory System Terminology > Flashcards

04. Respiratory System Terminology Flashcards

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Laryng/o

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Larynx

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Adenoid/o

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Adenoid

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Epiglott/o

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Epiglottis

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Nas/o

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Nose

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Rhin/o

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Nose

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Pharyng/o

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Pharynx

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Tonsill/o

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Tonsils

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Alveol/o

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Alveoli (air sacs)

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Bronch/o

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Bronchial tube

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Bronchiol/o

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Bronchiole

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Pneumon/o

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Lung

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Pulmon/o

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Lung

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Trache/o

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Trachea

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Ventilation

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RR X TV

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15
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cyanosis

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Bluish discolouration of the skin due to deficient oxygen in the bloodstream

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hypoxaemia

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abnormally low levels of oxygen in the blood

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Hypoxia

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condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level

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Hypoxic

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Pertaining to the condition of hypoxia

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Asphyxia

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Deficiency of oxygen in the blood and increase in carbon dioxide in blood

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pneumoconiosis

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Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs

21
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Phren/o

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Diaphragm

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Down the concentration gradient

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from high concentration to low concentration

23
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Inhalation

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air rushes/sucked in
intercostals contract –> rib cage up and out
diaphragm contracts and flattens
Increased thoracic volume
decreased intrathoracic/intrapulmonary pressure

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Exhalation

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air pushed out
intercostals relax–> rib cage down and in
diaphragm relaxes and domes
Decreased thoracic volume
Increased intrathoracic/intrapulmonary pressure

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orth/o

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Straight

26
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-pnoea

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Breathing

Allied Health Yr 2 C (9 decks)

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