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KESM Final Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |