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ALH chapter 7
Respiratory System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mucous membrane | moist tissue layer lining hollow organs and cavities of the body that open to the environment |
| serous membrane | thin layer of tissue that covers internal body cavities and secretes a fluid that keeps the membrane moist |
| pharynx | throat. muscular tube that serves as a passageway for food and air |
| three sections of pharynx | nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx |
| nasopharynx | posterior to the nose |
| oropharynx | posterior to the mouth |
| laryngopharynx | superior to the larynx |
| adenoids | pharyngeal tonsils. Collection of lymphoid tissue in the nasopharynx |
| Palatine tonsils | aka tonsils. located in oropharynx. Protect the opening to the respiratory tract from microscopic organisms that may attempt entry by this route. |
| larynx | voice box. contain the structures that make vocal sounds possible.. Short passage that joins the pharynx with the trachea |
| The right lung has ____ lobes | 3 |
| The left lung has _____ lobes | 2 |
| mediastinum | space between the right lung and the left lung |
| Pleura | serous membrane. Covers the lobes of the lungs and folds over to line the walls of the thoracic cavity. |
| Visceral pleura | membrane the lies closest to the lungs |
| Parietal pleura | membrane that lies closes to the thoracic cavity |
| Pleural cavity | space between the visceral pleura and the parietal pleura. Contains lubricating fluid |
| Diaphragm | assists in changing the volume of the thoracic cavity to produce the needed pressure differential for ventilation |
| pulmonary ventilation | breathing. Large involuntary action that moves air into and out of lungs in response to changes in blood O2 and Co2 levels and nervous stimulation of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles |
| external respiration | exchange of O2 and CO2 between the alveoli and the blood in the pulmonary capillaries |
| transport of respiratory gases | occurs when blood, aided by the cardiovascular system transports CO2 to the lungs and O2 to the body cells. |
| internal respiration | exchange of O2 and CO2 between body cells and the blood in systemic capillaries |
| pneumo | air, lung |
| pulmon | lung |
| anthrac | coal, coal dust |
| atel | incomplete, imperfect |
| coni | dust |
| orht | straight |
| phren | diaphragm |
| spir | breathe |
| -capnia | carbon dioxide |
| -osmia | smell |
| -phonia | voice |
| -ptysis | spitting |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | includes respiratory disorders that produce a chronic partial obstruction of the air passages |
| Three major disorders of COPD | asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema |
| Asthma | produces spasms in the bronchial passages that may be sudden and violent and lead to dyspnea. |
| status asthmaticus | life threatening. medication doesnt work |
| emphysema | decreased elasticity of alveoli. Able to dilate but cant constrict |
| pleural effusion | abnormal fluid in the cavity |
| transudate | serum with less protein in pleural cavity. Heart failure and liver disorders |
| Exudate | high in protein + blood. Tumor, infection, inflammation |
| pneumothroax | results in collapsed lung |
| pneumonia | inflamed lungs |
| pneumocystis pneumonia | associated with AIDS |
| acute respiratory disease syndrome (ARDS) | lungs dont function well. Alveoli filled with fluid |
| Hyaline membrane disease (HMD) aka | infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS). Preterm infants/diabetic mothers |
| acidosis | excessive acidity of body fluids |
| ansomia | no sense of smell |
| atelectasis | collapsed/airless lung |
| coryz | inflammation of membranes of nose |
| Cheyne Stokes respiration | fluctuation of breath. pattern. Deep then shallow then deep |
| Croup | pediatric. inflammation of larynx, trachea, bronchial passges |
| epistaxis | nosebleed |
| pertussis | whopping cough |
| pleurisy | inflammation of pleural membrane |
| pneumoconiosis | disease caused by inhaling dust |
| pulmonary embolism | blockage in artery of lung |
| rhoncus | abnormal breath sound |
| stridor | high pitched breath sound, spasm of larynx |
| wheeze | narrowing of lumen |
| antral lavage | irrigation/washing of sinuses |
| oximetry | monitors percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen |
| polysomnograph | test of sleep cycle |
| postural drainage | positioning patient so that gravity aids in drainage of lungs |
| pulmonary function tests | variety of tests used to evaluate respiratory function |
| mantoux test | for TB. skin test |
| CTPA | images of pulmonary arteries |
| antitussives | blocks coughing |
Created by:
Gianna B
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