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Chapter 12 - Respiratory System Flashcards

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Lymphoid tissue located in the nasopharynx; the pharyngeal tonsils

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adenoids

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The tiny air sacs in the lungs through which gases are exchanged between the atmosphere and the blood in respiration (singular: alveolus)

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aveoli

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One of the smaller subdivisions of the bronchial tubes

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bronchiole

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One of the larger air passageways in the lungs. The bronchi begin as two branches of the trachea and then subdivide within the lungs

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bronchus

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A gas produced by energy metabolism in cells and eliminated through the lungs

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carbon dioxide (CO2)

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An acid formed by carbon dioxide when it dissolves in water; H2CO3

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carbonic acid

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A measure of how easily the lungs expand under pressure.

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compliance

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The dome-shaped muscle under the lungs that flattens during inspiration (root: phren/o)

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diaphragm

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A leaf-shaped cartilage that covers the larynx during swallowing to prevent food from entering the trachea

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epiglottis

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The act of coughing up material from the respiratory tract; also the material thus released; sputum

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expectoration

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The opening between the vocal cords

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glottis

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The act of breathing out or expelling air from the lungs; exhalation

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expiration

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The iron-containing pigment in red blood cells that transports oxygen

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hemoglobin

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The act of drawing air into the lungs; inhalation

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inspiration

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The enlarged upper end of the trachea that contains the vocal cords (root: laryng/o)

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larynx

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Small mounds of lymphoid tissue at the posterior of the tongue

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lingual tonsils

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A cone-shaped spongy organ of respiration contained within the thorax (roots: pneum, pulm)

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lung

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

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mediastinum

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The gas needed by cells to release energy from food during metabolism

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oxygen (O2)

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The paired masses of lymphoid tissue located on either side of the oropharynx

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palatine tonsils

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The throat; a common passageway for food entering the esophagus and air entering the larynx

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pharynx

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The nerve that activates the diaphragm

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phrenic nerve

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A double-layered membrane that lines the thoracic cavity and covers the lungs (root: pleur/o)

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pleura

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The thin, fluid-filled space between the two layers of the pleura

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pleural space

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The movement of air into and out of the lungs
pulmonary ventilation
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A cavity or channel; located near the nose and drain into the nasal cavity
sinus
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The substance released by coughing or clearing the throat; expectoration. It may contain a variety of material from the respiratory tract
sputum
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A substance that decreases surface tension within the alveoli and eases lung expansion.
surfactant
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The air passageway that extends from the larynx to the bronchi (root: trache/o)
trachea
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The bony projections in the nasal cavity that contain receptors for the sense of smell. Also called conchae
turbinate bones
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Membranous folds on either side of the larynx that are important in speech production.
vocal folds
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Inflammation of the nasal mucosa with sneezing, tearing, and profuse secretion of watery mucus, as seen in the common cold
acute rhinitis
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Abnormal acidity of body fluids.
acidosis
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Pulmonary edema that can lead rapidly to fatal respiratory failure; causes include trauma, aspiration into the lungs, viral pneumonia, and drug reactions; shock lung
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
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Abnormal alkalinity of body fluids
alkalosis
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A disease characterized by dyspnea and wheezing caused by spasm of the bronchial tubes or swelling of their mucous membranes
asthma
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The accidental inhalation of food or other foreign material into the lungs.
aspiration
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Incomplete expansion of a lung or part of a lung; lung collapse.
atelectasis
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Inflammation of a bronchus
bronchitis
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Bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen in the blood (adjective: cyanotic)
cyanosis
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A childhood disease usually caused by a viral infection that involves upper airway inflammation and obstruction
croup
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An inherited disease that affects the pancreas, respiratory system, and sweat glands.
cystic fibrosis (CF)
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Acute infectious disease, usually limited to the upper respiratory tract, characterized by the formation of a surface pseudomembrane composed of cells and coagulated material
diptheria
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Difficult or labored breathing, sometimes with pain; “air hunger”
dypsnea
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The spitting of blood from the mouth or respiratory tract (ptysis means “spitting”)
hemoptysis
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Accumulation of pus in a body cavity, especially the pleural space; pyothorax
empyema
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An acute, infectious disease characterized by a cough ending in a whooping inspiration; whooping cough
pertussis
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An acute, contagious respiratory infection causing fever, chills, headache, and muscle pain; “flu”
influenza
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Increased rate and depth of breathing; increase in the amount of air entering the alveoli
hyperventilation
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Condition in which the amount of air entering the alveoli is insufficient to meet metabolic needs and blood carbon dioxide increases to levels above normal
hypoventilation
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Presence of blood in the pleural space
hemothorax
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Inflammation of the lungs; may follow infection or be caused by asthma, allergy, or inhalation of irritants
pneumonitis
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Presence of fluid in the pleural space
hydrothorax
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Inflammation of the lungs generally caused by infection. May involve the bronchioles and alveoli
pneumonia
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An infectious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus
tuberculosis
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Study based on the accumulation of radioactive isotope in lung tissue. A ventilation scan measures ventilation after inhalation of radioactive material.
lung scan
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An endoscope used to examine the tracheobronchial passageways. Also allows access for biopsy of tissue or removal of a foreign object
bronchoscope
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An apparatus used to measure breathing volumes and capacities; record of test is a spirogram
spirometer
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Tests done to assess breathing, usually by spirometry
pulmonary function tests
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A skin test for tuberculosis.
tuberculin test
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The membrane that covers the lungs is the:
pleura
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The air sacs in the lungs are the:
alveoli
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The nerve that activates the diaphragm is the:
phrenic
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The palatine tonsils are in the:
oropharynx
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A term that means 'between the pleural membranes' is:
interpleural
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The root in the word inspiration means:
breathing
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The root in the term epiglottis means the:
space between the vocal folds
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The pharyngeal tonsils are also called the:
adenoids
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The small subdivisions of the bronchi are the:
bronchioles
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The phrenic nerve stimulates the:
diaphragm
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Inflammation of the membranes around the lungs is:
pleurisy
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BCG, AFB, and INH are abbreviations associated with:
tuberculosis
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A decreased rate and depth of breathing is termed:
hypopnea
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The adjective dyspneic refers to:
difficulty in breathing.
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Inflammation of the larynx is:
laryngitis
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The trachea is incised with a:
tracheotome
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An endotracheal polyp is located:
within the trachea.
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Narrowing of a bronchus:
Bronchostenosis
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Pulse oximetry measures:
oxygen saturation of the blood.
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A phrenicectomy is:
Surgical incision of the phrenic nerve.
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The _____ is the upper portion of the structure situated behind (posterior to) and above (superior to) the soft palate and is continuous with the nasal passage.
nasopharynx
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The right lung has _______ lobes.
three
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The left lung has _______ lobes.
two
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The technical term for breathing is _____.
ventilation
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The correct pathway for air entering the body is:
nose, larynx, bronchus, alveoli
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The amount of air moved into or out of the lungs in quiet respiration is the:
tidal volume

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