Ch 12 PP Terms

Question 1

respiratory system main functions

Answer 1

provide oxygen to cells and eliminate carbon dioxide

Question 2

external gas exchange

Answer 2

between atmosphere and blood

Question 3

internal gas exchange

Answer 3

between blood and tissues

Question 4

pharynx

Answer 4

throat, divided into three regions

Question 5

larynx

Answer 5

contains vocal folds

Question 6

trachea

Answer 6

tube at anterior of throat, divides into L and R bronchus

Question 7

right lung

Answer 7

larger, has three lobes

Question 8

left lung

Answer 8

smaller, has two lobes

Question 9

pleura

Answer 9

two layered membrane that covers the lungs

Question 10

parietal pleura

Answer 10

outer layer of pleura, attached to the thoracic wall

Question 11

visceral pleura

Answer 11

inner layer of pleura, attached to the lungs

Question 12

inspiration

Answer 12

inhale; decrease in pressure

Question 13

expiration

Answer 13

exhale, increase in pressure

Question 14

alveoli

Answer 14

endpoint of respiratory systems where gases are exchanged between blood and atmosphere

Question 15

bronchiole

Answer 15

smaller subdivisions of the bronchial tubes

Question 16

bronchus

Answer 16

one of the larger air passageways in the lungth

Question 17

diaphragm

Answer 17

dome-shaped muscle under the lungs that flatters during inspiration

Question 18

larynx

Answer 18

enlarged upper end of the trachea containing the vocal cords

Question 19

lung

Answer 19

spongy organ of respiration in the thorax

Question 20

mediastinum

Answer 20

the space between the lungs together with the organs contained in this space

Question 21

nose

Answer 21

organ used for breathing and smell receptors

Question 22

oxygen (o2)

Answer 22

gas needed by cells to release energy from food during metabolism

Question 23

pharynx

Answer 23

throat; passage for food and air entering body

Question 24

sputum

Answer 24

substance released by coughing or clearing the throat

Question 25

trachea

Answer 25

air passageway that extends from the larynx to the bronchi

Question 26

vocal folds

Answer 26

membranous folds on either side of larynx that create speech production

Question 27

tuberculosis

Answer 27

inflammation of the lungs, generally by infection

Question 28

influenza

Answer 28

viral infection of respiratory tract, characterized by body aches, fever, cold-like symptoms, and thick secretions

Question 29

croup

Answer 29

infection resulting in upper respiratory inflammation, mostly seen in children

Question 30

asthma

Answer 30

narrowing of bronchial tubes, results in dyspnea, wheezing, and cyanosis

Question 31

bronchoscopy

Answer 31

using a bronchoscope for a visual examination of the bronchi

Question 32

ABG (arterial blood gases)

Answer 32

evaluates gas exchange; co2, o2, bicarbonate, and blood pH

Question 33

spirometry

Answer 33

using a spirometer measures volume of air moved with varying degrees of effort, often used for pt after sx

Question 34

emphysema

Answer 34

chronic pulmonary disease characterized by enlargement and destruction of the alveoli

Question 35

hyperventilation

Answer 35

increased rate and depth of breathing

Question 36

hypoventilation

Answer 36

amount of air entering alveoli is insufficient to meet metabolic needs, co2 levels rise above normal

Question 37

pleural effusion

Answer 37

accumulation of fluid in the pleural space (hemo or pyo)

Question 38

pulse oximetry

Answer 38

determines the o2 saturation of arterial blood, reported as spo2%