Ch. 7 Terms

Question 1

Allogenic

Answer 1

Genetically different but obtained from the same species.

Question 2

Alveoli (air sacs)

Answer 2

The primary units for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.

Question 3

Apheresis

Answer 3

Filtering of blood to remove stem cells.

Question 4

Autologous

Answer 4

Obtained from the patient.

Question 5

Bone Marrow

Answer 5

The flexible tissue found in the center of many bones, primarily in cancellous tissue of the ribs, vertebrae, sternum, and bones of the pelvis.

Question 6

Bronchi

Answer 6

Bottom portion of the trachea that splits into airways to the right and left lung; the right is shorter and wider than the left.

Question 7

Carina

Answer 7

The ridge that separates the opening of the right and left bronchi.

Question 8

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Answer 8

A progressive disease that causes coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. The primary cause is smoking.

Question 9

Cilia

Answer 9

Microscopic filaments bathed in nasal mucus that cover the surface of the tissue in the nose.

Question 10

Concha Bullosa

Answer 10

Enlargement of the nasal turbinate.

Question 11

Croup

Answer 11

A common, high-pitched, barking cough found in infants and children with nasal-type symptoms.

Question 12

Diaphragm

Answer 12

Muscle separating the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity; primary muscle in respiration contracting (inflating) and relaxing (deflating) the lungs.

Question 13

Dacryocystorhinostomy

Answer 13

Surgical procedure that restores the flow of tears into the nose from the lacrimal sac when the nasolacrimal duct does not function.

Question 14

Decortication

Answer 14

Separating the pleura adhering to lungs to assist with expansion of the lungs.

Question 15

Direct Endoscopy

Answer 15

Use of an endoscope to look directly at the larynx.

Question 16

Empyema

Answer 16

Collection of pus between the lung and the lining of the lung (pleural space).

Question 17

En bloc

Answer 17

In total or in full; as a single piece.

Question 18

Epiglottis

Answer 18

A lid or flap that covers the larynx to protect the trachea from inhaled food or liquid.

Question 19

Glottis

Answer 19

Vocal cords separated by a triangular opening, through which air flows. The glottis narrows, controlling the flow of air, which causes the vocal cords to vibrate and create sound.

Question 20

Hemic

Answer 20

Pertaining to blood. SYN - hematic.

Question 21

Hyoid Bone

Answer 21

A horseshoe-shaped bone in the anterior midline of the neck. It is not part of the trachea and does not articulate with any other bone. It provides attachment to the muscles of the floor of the mouth and the tongue above, the larynx below, and the epiglottis and pharynx behind.

Question 22

Indirect Endoscopy

Answer 22

Use of mirrors with a rigid laryngoscope to view the larynx.

Question 23

Instill

Answer 23

To introduce gradually

Question 24

Larynx (Voice Box)

Answer 24

Connects the nasopharynx to the trachea, covered by the epiglottis during swallowing to prevent aspiration.

Question 25

Lungs

Answer 25

The right lung has three lobes and the left lung has two lobes.

Question 26

Mediastinum

Answer 26

The portion of the thoracic cavity between the lungs containing the heart, aorta, esophagus, trachea, and thymus gland, as well as blood vessels and nerves.

Question 27

Pleura

Answer 27

A serous membrane that folds back onto itself to form a two-layered structure.

Question 28

Pleural Cavity

Answer 28

The space between the two pleural layers.

Question 29

Pneumonectomy

Answer 29

Removal of a lung.

Question 30

Pneumonolysis

Answer 30

A procedure that separates the chest wall from the lungs to prevent collapse.

Question 31

Pneumothorax

Answer 31

Collapse of the lung.

Question 32

Pulmonary Function Tests

Answer 32

Tests to diagnose breathing problems.

Question 33

Trachea (Windpipe)

Answer 33

Cartilaginous structure that carries air from the nasopharynx to the lungs via the bronchi.

Question 34

Turbinates

Answer 34

Superior, middle, and inferior bony structures found in each right and left nasal cavity to assist with air movement.

Question 35

Septum

Answer 35

Bony structure that separates the left nasal cavity from the right nasal cavity.

Question 36

Splenoportography

Answer 36

A method of using X-ray imaging to view the portal system via the spleen.

Question 37

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)

Answer 37

Use of endoscope and the video to perform diagnostic and surgical procedures on the thoracic cavity.

Question 38

Vital Capacity (VC)

Answer 38

The maximum volume of air a person can exhale after maximum inhalation. The measure is used in diagnostic pulmonary testing.