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The exchange between the aveolar gas and the blood

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external respiration

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exhange of gases between blood and tissues at the cellular level

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internal respiration

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exhange of gases between blood and tissues at the cellular level

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internal respiration

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gas exhange occurs to what kind of diffusion? Due to?

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a. Siimple diffusion
b. due to gas pressure gradients

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3 kinds of period in the development of the RS

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Embryonic Period, Fetal Period, Alveolar period

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Injury to the embryo or genetic damage during the embryonic phase of development can lead to many congenital problems including

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tracheoesophageal fistulas, esophageal atresia, choanal atresia, pulmonary hypoplasia, coomplex heart, vascular anomalies

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Infants who are younger than ______ are at greater risk for developing respiratory distress, among other reasons to the lack of mature alveoli in the lungs

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32 weeks

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occurs during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy.

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embryonic period

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Major organs will develop during this period

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embryonic period

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occurs during the remaining 32 weeks of pregnancy.During this period, the organs continue to develop and refine their structure and function

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fetal period

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Structure that is made up of three distinct germinal tissue layers that ultimately form all tissues and organs

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embryo

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3 distinct germinal tissue layers that ultimately form all tissues and organs

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endoderm,mesoderm, ectoderm

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Respiratory tract
Digestive tract, bladder, and thyroid
Liver and pancreas

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endoderm

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Dermis and muscles
Bone, connective and lymph tissue
Reproductive and cardiovascular system

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mesoderm

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Epidermis, hair, and nails
Lens of eyes and skin glands
Central and peripheral nervous system

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ectoderm

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approximately 6-16 weeks of development, lung and airway growth has the appearance of a glandular structure.Development of cilia, mucuos gands

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pseudoglandular stage

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What week is the growth and branching of the tracheobronchial tree and pulmonary vasculature continue and culminate with the formation of the terminal and respira¬tory bronchioles.

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10th week(Pseudoglandular stage)

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begins at week 16 and continues until week 26.

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canalicular stage

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more ter¬minal bronchioles and their associated acini form and develop from 26 weeks to birth. The formation of the total number of terminal bronchioles is complete at the end of this phase

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Terminal saccular stage

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The development of mature alveoli,(32 weeks to 8 years accompanied by capillary proliferation around their outside walls, marks the final phase of lung development.

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Alveolar period

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Human pulmonary surfactant which promotes lung inflation and protects the elveolar surface begins to produces around what weeks?

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24-25 week

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the actual gas exchange for the fetus

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maternal placenta

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3 important bypasspathways or shunts function in the developing fetus

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Ductus venousus, ductus arteriosus, foramen ovale

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it enhances the flow of blood to the developing organs

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shunts

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how many percent of fetal blood bypasses the pulmonary circulation from formane ovale to ductus arteriosus?
90%
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basic gas-exchanging unit of the lung.
acinus
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Fetal pH is normally 0.1 unit lower than maternal pH TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
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The O2 content and delivery by fetal blood are almost the same as adult blood despite the much lower PO2. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
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In fetal circulation aproximately one-third of this blood flows to ?
lower trunk and extremities
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The other two-thirds flows through the ______ bypassing the liver’s circulation, and flows to the inferior vena cava.
ductus venosus
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Approximately 50% of this blood is shunted from the right atrium into the left atrium through an opening in the interatrial septum called the
foramen ovale
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Before birth, _______% of the fetal blood bypasses the pulmonary circulation through the foramen ovale and the ductus arteriosus (right-to-left shunting). Any additional shunting after birth is considered an anomaly.
90%
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A newborn’s larynx lies higher in the neck than the larynx of an adult, with the glottis located between C3 and C4, and is more funnel-shaped than that of an adult. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
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The epiglottis of an infant is longer and less flexible than the epiglottis of an adult and lies higher and in a more horizontal position. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
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It is a cone-shaped cavity that houses the lungs, heart, and the contents of the mediastinum.It protects the vital organs within and is capable of changing shape to enable air to be moved into and out of the lungs.
Thorcacic Cavity
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The inner layer of the thoracic wall in contact with the lungs is lined with a serous membrane called the
parietal pleura
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the outer surface of the lungs.
Visceral Pleura
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long, vertical flat bone found on the anterior side that is composed of three bones: the manubrium, the body (or gladiolus), and the xiphoid process.
sternum
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Where the manubrium and body of the sternum meet, the anterior chest wall shows a slight depression that forms an oblique angle (when viewed from the side). This depression is referred to as the
angle of Louis.
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Ribs 8 through 12 are calledRibs 8 through 12 are called
false ribs
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primary muscles of ventilation.
diaphragm and intercostal muscles
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disease characterized by the destruction of the elastic alveolar tissue of the lungs.
Emphysema
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exhalation is passive, TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
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active during forceful inspiration and become visible as thick bands on either side of the neck during the inspiratory phase in an individual who is in respiratory distress.
Sternocleidomastoid
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are broad fan-shaped muscles of the upper anterior chest
pectoralis muscles
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are flat, triangular muscles located on the upper back and neck
Trapezius muscles
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inflammation of the pleura
pleurisy
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multi-lobed, cone-shaped, sponge-like organs that lie within the pleural cavities
lungs
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clear fluid from the interstitial and pleural spaces to help maintain the fluid balance in the lungs.
lymphatic system
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Effects of the Parasympathetic Nervous System
Salivation/↑ secretions/sweating • Lacrimation • Urination • Gastrointestinal upset • Bradycardia/bronchoconstriction/bowel movement • Abdominal cramps/anorexia • Miosis (pupils become constricted
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Patients with advanced _______ often use accessory muscles to assist the flattened diaphragm, helping relieve their work of breathing.
COPD
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plays a central role in the control of fluid and protein balance within the lung and houses various defensive cells.
Lymphatic circulation
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expiratory sound caused by the sudden closure of the glottis during exhalation to maintain FRC and prevent alveolar atelectasis.
grunting
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houses and protects the lungs; it is also a movable shell that makes ventilation possible
thorax
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assist the diaphragm and intercostal muscles when ventilatory demand increases
accessory muscles of ventilation
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The scalene, sternocleidomastoid, pectoral, and abdominal wall muscles
predominant accessory muscles.
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The _____________________ is capable of acting as a reservoir, removing blood clots and numerous mediators, as well as activating important vasoactive agents.
pulmonary circulation
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The _________ is a branch of the systemic circuit and is supplied with blood from the aorta via minor thoracic branches.
bronchial circulation
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All of the major structures of the respiratory system are innervated by branches of the peripheral nervous system namely the
autonomic and somatic branches.
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provides voluntary and automatic motor control and sensory innervation to the chest wall and respiratory muscles.
soamtic system
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20-23 days to 6th week
embryonic period
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7th week to 40th week
Fetal period
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Birth to 27 years old
post natal
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what are the 4 stages of fetal period?
PSEUDOGLANDULAR STAGE CANALICULAR STAGE TERMINAL SACCULAR STAGE ALVEOLAR STAGE
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What is the primary purpose of the respiratory system?*
. Continuous absorption of oxygen (O2) and excretion of carbon dioxide
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By what mechanism does gas exchange across the lung occur?
simple diffusion
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The fetus is potentially viable if born prematurely after how many weeks of gestation?*
. 24 to 26 weeks
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During which phase of fetal development do mature alveoli appear?
. Alveolar
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What maintains lung inflation during fetal development?*
Fetal lung fluid
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Abnormalities of the placenta that can cause intrauterine growth retardation or fetal asphyxia include which of the following
? 1. Abnormal implantation of the placenta 2. Separation of the placenta from the uterine wall 3. Decreased placental blood flow*
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In the fetal heart, the foramen ovale allows blood to flow between which two structures?*
Right atrium to left atrium
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What percentage of right ventricular output is circulated through the fetal lungs?*
10%
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What strong stimulus to the infant provides the impetus for the first breath
Acidosis
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Which factor contributes to increased likelihood of an upper airway obstruction in an infant compared to an adult?*
Tongue that is proportionally larger
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Approximately how many alveoli are there in a 10-year-old’s lung?*
480 million
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What is the physiologic result of the infants’ more compliant thorax compared with that of an adult?*
Their functional residual capacity is reduced based on predicted body weight (PBW).
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Running vertically down each hemithorax anteriorly is an imaginary line that is used as an anatomical landmark. What is that line called?*
Midclavicular line
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What is the name of the thin serous membrane that covers the inner layer of the thoracic wall?*
Parietal pleura
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Where does the sternal angle lie?*
At the join between the manubrium and sternal body
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Which of rib pairs connect directly to the sternum?*
. 1 through 7
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The intercostal arteries, veins, and nerves run through which of the following
. Costal groove on the bottom of each rib
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Which of the following muscles are considered primary muscles of ventilation
1. Diaphragm2. Intercostals
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. Approximately what percent of the normal changes in thoracic volume during quiet inspiration is due to the action of the diaphragm?*
75
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Compared to a normal diaphragm, contraction of a diaphragm that is low and flat may result in which of the following
Compression of the thoracic cavity
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Which of the following nerves innervates the diaphragm?
Phrenic
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What is the lowest level on the spinal cord that an injury could cause diaphragmatic impairment or paralysis?*
C3
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Which accessory muscles are active during resting and active inspiration and pull up on all the ribs expanding the thorax?*
External intercostals
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As ventilatory muscles, the sternocleidomastoids do which of the following?
They elevate the upper chest, increasing chest anteroposterior diameter
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Which accessory muscles of ventilation work to pull the ribs closer together?*
Internal intercostals
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Which accessory muscles of ventilation work to pull the ribs closer together?*
Internal intercostals
90
The abdominal muscles can actually contribute to inspiration by*
contracting at end-exhalation
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What is the function of the very small amount of pleural fluid that is found in the pleural space?*
Reduces friction
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What will most commonly blunt the costophrenic angle as seen on chest radiograph in an upright individual?
. Excess fluids
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Why is the left lung narrower than the right lung?*
Mediastinal organs push laterally into the left hemithorax
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Which of the following statements describes a normal adult lung?*
The right lung has three lobes and two fissures

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