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the respiratory system study guide

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consists of the lungs and air passages, responsible for taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide   respiratory system  
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has two openings, the nostrils/nares through which air enters.   nose  
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a wall of cartilage that divides the nose into two hollow spaces   nasal septum  
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cavities that are lined with a mucous membrane and have a rich blood supply   nasal cavities  
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tiny, hairlike structures which filter inhaled air to trap dust and other particles   cilia  
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drain tears from the eye into the nose to provide additional moisture for the air   nasolacrimal ducts  
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cavities in the skull that surround the nasal area, provide resonance for the voice   sinuses  
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also known as the throat lies directly behind the nasal cavities, divided into 3 sections   pharynx  
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also known as the voice box, lies between the pharynx and trachea, it has 9 layers of cartilage   larynx  
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a special leaflike piece of cartilage which closes the opening into the larynx during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the respiratory tract   epiglottis  
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also known as the windpipe, a tube extending from the larynx to the center of the chest, a series of c shaped cartilages(which are open on the dorsal, or back, surfaces) help keep the trachea open   trachea  
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the trachea divides into 2 of these near the center of the chest, each one enters a lung and carries air from the trachea to the lung   bronchi  
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smallest branches of the bronchi within the lung   bronchioles  
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resembles a bunch of grapes, the adult lung contains approximately 500 million of these, they contain a rich network of blood capillaries which allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to be exchanged between the blood and lungs.   alveoli  
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the part of the respiratory system responsible for taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide, located in the thoracic cavity   lungs  
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a membrane or sac in which each lung is enclosed, it consists of two layers of serous membrane   pleura  
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the process of breathing, it involves two phases; inspiration and expiration   ventilation  
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the process of breathing in air   inspiration  
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this process is when air is forced out of the lungs and air passages by relaxation of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles   expiration  
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the process of inspiration and expiration   respiration  
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one of the two main stages of respiration, it is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and bloodstream   external respiration  
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the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen between the tissue cells and the blood stream   internal respiration  
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this process occurs when tissue cells use the oxygen and nutrients it received from the blood to produce energy, water, and carbon dioxide   cellular respiration  
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a respiratory disorder in which bronchospasms narrow the openings of the bronchioles, mucus production increases, and edema develops in the mucosal lining   asthma  
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an inflammation of the bronchi and bronchial tubes   bronchitis  
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a nosebleedd that occurs when capillaries in the nose become congested and bleed   epistaxis  
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any chronic lung disease that results in obstruction of the airways   chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder  
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an inflammatin or infection of the lungs characterized by exudate (a buildup of fluid) in the alveoli   pneumonia  
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an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the sinuses   sinusitis  
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an inflammation of the larynx and vocal cords   laryngitis  
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an inflammation of the pleura, or membranes, of the lungs   pleurisy  
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an inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane, resulting in a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, soreness, and congestion   rhinitis  
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a preventable disease, it is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women   lung cancer  
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a condition in which an individual stops breathing while asleep, causing a measurable decrease in blood oxygen levels   sleep apnea  
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a noninfectious, chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the alveoli deteriorate and lose elasticity   emphysema  
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also known as the flu, is a highly contagious VIRAL infection of the upper respiratory system   influenza  
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an infectious lung disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis   TB (tuberculosis)  
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the body has a _____ to _____ minute supply of oxygen   4 to 6 minute  
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the largest layer of cartilage on the larynx, the thyroid cartilage, is commonly called ___________   the adams apple  
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a series of c shaped cartilages, open to the _______ or ________ surface, help keep the trachea open   dorsal , back  
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the left lung has ______ lobesthe right lung has ______lobes   2 lobes3 lobes  
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during expiration the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles ________   relax  
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the process of respiration is controlled by the respiratory center in the _________ of the brain   medulla oblongata  
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an increased amount of carbon dioxide causes an ___________- in respiratory rate   increase  
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to stop a nosebleed compress the nostrils and tilt the head _________   slightly forward  
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the __________ pleura is attached to the surface of the lung   visceral  
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influenza is also known as the _________   flu  
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most upper respiratory infections are caused by ___________ and are highly contagious   viral infections  
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withdrawal of fluid through a needle   thoracentesis  
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a respiratory disorder caused by a sensitivity to an allergen is   asthma  
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a CPAP is mainly used for the disorder known as   sleep apnea  
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a treatment for COPD is   bronchodilators, mucolytics, cough medications  
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a decreased amount of _____ in the blood causes the respiratory center in the medulla oblongata to increase the rate of respirations   oxygen  
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the esophgus and trachea branch off of the   laryngopharynx  
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why is the left lung smaller than the right lung   due to the heart lying more to the left side of the chest  
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