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KESM Final Review
Question | Answer |
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as O2 diffuses from alveoli into the blood | CO2 removed from the blood stream |
the purpose of mucous in the nasal cavity | has nothing to do with immunity |
cilia in the trachea and bronchii | get rid of impurities in throat |
folds of mucous membrane of various lengths in the larynx | vocal cords |
thoracic cavity is separated by the | diaphragm |
purpose of surfactant | change surface tension in cells of alveoli walls to prevent collaspe |
passive phase of breathing | exhalation (inspire-active/expire-passive) |
continuous double sac around the lungs | pleura |
scientific name for voice box | larynx |
in RBC oxygen binds to | hemoglobin |
regulation of respiration is | both voluntary and involuntary |
main chemical controller of respiration | carbon dioxide |
massage w/acute bronchitis? | NO |
viral infection of respiratory tract | influenza |
massage w/pneumonia? | not while acute |
congenital disease of exocrine glands | Cystic Fibrosis |
normal cells in the lung grow/transform/multiply without control. The cells form a mass or tumor that differs from the surrounding tissues :they invade and destroy or reduce the ability of normal tissues to function. | Lung Cancer |