Respiratory Overview Flashcards
(35 cards)
five parts of the upper respiratory system
nostrils
nasal cavity
turbinates
pharynx
larynx
three parts of the lower respiratory system
trachea
bronchi
lungs
external respiration involves the _____
lungs
internal respiration involves the _____
tissues
what kind of stimulation decreases mucus production
sympathetic stimulation
what kind of stimulation increases mucus production
parasympathetic stimulation
what kind of stimulation dilates smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchioles
sympathetic stimulation
what kind of stimulation constricts smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchioles
parasympathetic stimulation
four functions of the respiratory system
Gas exchange (oxygen and CO2)
Acid-base balance
Thermoregulation
Voice production
four respiratory mechanisms of action
ventilation
distribution
diffusion
perfusion
moving air in and out of the lungs
ventilation
Moving air throughout the lungs
distribution
movement of gas across alveolar membranes
diffusion
supply of blood to the alveoli
perfusion
three body defense mechanisms by respiration
nasal cavity
reflexes
mucocilliary
two ways that the nasal cavity defends the body
warm/humidify air
filters air
three respiratory reflexes to defend the body
sneeze
cough
reverse sneeze
three ways that mucocilliary defenses protect the body
trap foreign debris
macrophages
immunoglobulin
what is the first thing that should be done with respiratory therapy
make a diagnosis!
three goals of respiration therapy
control secretions
control flexes
maintain normal airflow to the alveoli
what kind of drug is used to remove the cause of secretions
anti-infective
what kind of drugs hydrates mucus
expectorants
what kinds of drugs break down mucus
mucolytics
two kinds of drugs that can be used to control coughing
antitussives
bronchodilators
