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Respiratory Systerm

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The rings of the trachea are made of _______ cartilage
the movement of gases between the alveoli and the blood is called _______ exchange of gases Extenal
Describe Hyperventilation Rapid and deep respiration
Define Nasal Conchae Projections in the nose to increase surface area
Define Hypercapnia rise in c02 in the blood
which disease is typically transmitted by inhalation and exhalation of infected droplets? Tuberculosis
Define Hypoxemia low oxygen level in arterial blood
T or F, The diaphragm contracts during pulmonary ventilation True
what does the word part SPIRO mean? Breathing
Define Tachypnea Excessive rate of breathing
What part of the brain stem controls the basic pattern of breathing> Medulla
T or F, The vomer is a part of the nasal septum? true
What is tidal volume? The air moved in and out during relaxed breathing
what is Vital Capacity? Volume of air that can be expelled by maximum exhalation, after maximum inhalation
what is the main muscle of respiration? Diaphragm
What is the scientific name for the throat? Pharynx
What is the scientific name for the voice box? Larynx
WAht is the iron containing protein that caries oxygen in red blood cells Hemoglobin
Describe cellular respiration Oxygen is taken into a cell and used in the break down of nutrients with the release of energy
what is the most superior portion of the pharynx? nasopharynx
what condition involves the over inflation of the alveoli leaving large air spaces, even after exhalation Emphysema
what is Respiratory Compliance? the ease which one can expand the lungs and thorax
What is the leaf shaped cartilage that covers the larynx? Eppiglottis
what is inflammation of the bronchial mucosa? Bronchitis
What forms the adams apple? Thyroid cartilage
what is a small subdivision of the bronchus? bronchiol
What is the small air sacs in the lungs where gas is exchanged? Alveoli
What is the active phase of normal relaxed breathing? inhalation
Where does external exchange of gases occur? Lungs
Define Hyperventilation Increase blood ph, Rapid respiration
what treatment options may you use to relieve congestion of sinusitis? Heat, Pressure, Stream
What technique is used to relieve respitory congestion Cupping
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