Respiratory System Flashcards

1
Q

The right lung is divided into…. lobes

A

3

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2
Q

The left lung is divided into…. lobes

A

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3
Q

The….lung is smaller to make room for the heart

A

left

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4
Q

Another name for the larynx is the

A

voice box

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5
Q

Overstimulation of the parasympathetic can cause conctriction of the airways that breathing becomes difficult resulting in

A

athma

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6
Q

The problem with allergies is not that the immune system is overly active but a …. of the immune system

A

misdirection

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7
Q

The imune system in allergic individuals produces antibodies against the substancethey are allergic to which is known as the

A

allergen

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8
Q

The antibodies react with the allergen causing thee body to release chemicals including… that bring about the allergic response.

A

histamine

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9
Q

The….refers to the substance that causes the allergy

A

antigen

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10
Q

Allergies often result from a

A

leaky gut

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11
Q

The type of allergy experienced during allergy season is referred to as

A

hay fever

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12
Q

Sudden asthma attacks can be triggered by

A

enviromental allergies

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13
Q

….Results when the lungs are over inflated due to destructive changes in the aveolar wall.

A

emphysema

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14
Q

The most common disease of the head is probably

A

sinusitis

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15
Q

Sygon Cinnamon, licorice root, mullein, rosemary, sage, peppermint, cayenne, honey, and coconut milk powder

A

herbs for the respiratory system

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