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Respiratory system
VTA 125 respiratory system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the primary function of the respiratory system | bring oxygen into the body for delivery to the cells |
| what is respiration | the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the body cells |
| what are the structures of the upper respiratory system | nose, mouth, pharynx, epiglottis & larynx |
| what are the structures of the lower respiratory system | trachea, bronchi & bronchioles, the alveoli |
| what are the three divisions of the pharynx (hint Christmas song "the first____" | Nasopharynx, oropharanyx, laryngopharanyx |
| the larynx is in between | the pharynx and the trachea |
| what is the combining form for trachea | trache/o |
| what is the trachea commonly called | wind pipe |
| what is the combining form for bronchi | bronch/o |
| what are alveoli | sacs in which gas exchange occurs |
| what is the main organ of respiration | the lunges |
| what are the lungs separated by | mediastinum |
| what separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities | diaphragm |
| what are the three muscles responsible for reparation | diaphragm the external and internal intercostal |
| apnea | no breathing |
| dyspnea | difficulty breathing |
| bradypnea | slow breathing |
| tachypnea | fast breathing |
| hyperpnea | excessive breathing |
| hypoxia | less than normal oxygen |
| aspiration | food, liquid or saliva breathed into the lungs |
| asthma | chronic lung disease |
| epistaxis | nose bleed |
| pneumonia | infection in the lungs filled with fluid |
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