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respiratory and digestive system

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Microscopic air sac within the lung, where gas exchange thakes place   Alveolus  
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cessation of breathing after expiration   Apnea  
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the bronchi and their branches that carry air from the trachea to the alveoli of the lungs   'Bronchial Tree  
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a primary branch of the trahea that leads to the lung   Bronchus  
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a small branch of a bronchus within the lung   Bronchioles  
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the utilization of O2 by the cells to produce energy(ATP), CO2 and H2O   Cellular Respiration  
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ring-shaped mass of cartilage at the base of the larynx   Cricoid Cartilage  
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difficult or labored breathing   Dyspnea  
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normal (quiet) breathing   Eupnea  
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exchange of gases between alveoli and blood   External Respiration  
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prolonged rapid and deep breathing   Hyperventilation  
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decrease in respiratory rate, very slow and shallow breathing   Hypoventilation  
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deficiency of O2 in arterial blood   Hypoxemia  
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deficiency of O2 reaching the tissues and cells   Hypoxia  
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hypoxia because of diminished blood flow   Ischemic hypoxia  
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hypoxia because of diminished RBCs and Hemoglobin   Anemic hypoxia  
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exchange og gases between the blood and tissues (or body cells).   Internal Respiration  
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process of mechanically moving air into and out of the lungs   Pulmonary Ventilation  
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the entire process of exchanging gases between the atmosphere and body cells   Respiration  
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one inspiration followed by one expiration   Respiratory Cycle  
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the force that adheres moist membranes due to the attraction of water molecules   Surface Tension  
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increased breathing (frequency) but not necessarily and increase in tidal volume   Tachypnea  
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includes nose, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and pharynx   Upper Respiratory Tract  
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includess the larynx, trachea bronchial tree and lungs   Lower Respiratory Tract  
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seperates nasal cavity into left and right halves. Composed of bone and cartilage   Nasal Septum  
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bones that curl out from the lateral walls of the nasal cavity. Support the mucous membrane which line the cavity and increase the surface area   Nasal Conchae  
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nasal cavity that lines and contains pseudostratified ciliated epithelium rich in goblet cells (mucous secreting cells)   Mucous Membrane  
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sepcialized epithelial cells located superiorly in teh nasal cavity. Also called chemoreceptors and stimulated by chemicals dessolved in teh mucus of the nasal passages   Olfactory Receptor Cells  
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air filled spaces located within the frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid, and maxillary bones. Lightens the skull and act as resonance chambers for sound   Paranasal Sinuses  
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(throat) behind oral cavity and between the nasal cavity and the larynx. Passage for food and air. Divided in 3 parts   Pharynx  
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3 parts of the pharynx   Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx  
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area behind the nasal cavity from the nasal septum to the soft palate that house the pharyngeal tonsils   Nasopharynx  
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area from the soft palate to the hyoid bone responsible for passing food to the stomach and air to the lungs. Houses the palatine and lingual tonsils   Oropharynx  
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area located from the hyoid bone to the cricoid cartilage   Laryngopharynx  
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provides a connection to the middle ear and permits equalization of pressure between the external and middle ear   Eustachian Tubes  
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known as the voice box. Composed of catilage, muscle and other connective tissues   Larynx  
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Larynx components   Thyroid Cartilage, Cricoid Cartilage, Cricothyroid membrane, Cocal Folds(Cords), Glottis, Epiglottis  
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the utilization of nutrients by living tissue and cells   Assimilation  
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the movement of nutrients into the circulatory system. Molecules of amino acids, glucose, fatty acids and glycerol go from inside the intestines into the circulating fluids of the body   Absorption  
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a mass of food and saliva that is ready to be swallowed   bolus  
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a semi-fluid mixture of food and gastric juice   chyme  
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the mechanical and chemical breakdown of foods and the absorption of the resulting nutrients by cells   digestion  
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the elimination of indigestible substances from teh ingestion-the taking in of food into the mouth, ie. bowel movement   defecation  
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the process of breaking food down into smaller pieces without altering the chemical composition   mechanical digestion  
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the process of breaking food into simpler chemicals   Chemical digestion  
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length of digestive system   9 meters long (29ft)  
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2 main groups of digestive system   Alimentary canal, Accessory organs  
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makes up the alimentary canal   Mouth, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Sm intestine, Lg intestine, Rectum, Anus  
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makes up the accessory organs   Salivary glands, Teeth and toungue, Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas  
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Muscular/irregular shaped tube opens at both ends that passes through the body's ventral cavity by carring food by mixing or propelling movements   Alimentary Canal  
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4 distinct layers of the alimentary canal   mucosa(mucous membrane), Submucosa, Muscular layer(muscularis), serous layer(serosa)  
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this is made up of stratified epithelium tissue, designed for absorption and secretion; it also produces mucous to protect the tissues beneath it.   Mucosa (Mucous Membrane)  
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this is made up of loose connective tissue, glands, blood and lymphatic vessels, and nerves that nourish the surrounding tissues and carry away absorbed. Lacteals carry fat from here.   Submucosa  
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a longitudinal and circular layer of muscle that produce movement within the tube. Also known as the thickest layer   Muscular layer  
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the outer covering of the tube. the cells of this layer produce serous fluid which provide moisture and lubrication so the organs within the abdominal cavity slide freely against one another   Serous Layer  
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Rhythmical contractions of the smooth muscles in small segments of the tube. ei, full stomach-waves of muscular contractions   Mixing movements  
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wave-like motion that propels food through the alimentary canal townard the anal sphincter. a ring of muscle contracts and then relaxes; involuntary   Peristalsis  
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these prevent food and liquid from entering the nasal cavity above the mouth when food is swallowed   uvula, soft palate  
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three main parts of the tooth   crown, neck, root  
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three pairs of salivary glands   parotid, submandibular, sublingual  
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two sets of teeth   20 Deciduaus(6 mo) & 32 Permanent (6 yr)  
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gland that secretes 1 liter per day to moisten food particles, and begins the chemical digestion of carbs   Salivary Glands  
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Two types of secretory cells within the salivary glands   Serous, Mucous  
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cells that secrete amylase which begins the chemical digestion of carbs   Serous Cells  
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cells that secrete mucous which binds the food particles and act as a lubricant during swallowing   Mucous Cells  
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largest of the salivary glads that secretes amylase   Parotid  
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smallest of the slivary glads that secretes mucous   Subligual  
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an opening in the diaphragm   esophageal hiatus  
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prevents stomach contents from regurgitating back into the esophagus   esophageal/cardiac sphincter  
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three areas of the stomach   Fundus, body, pyloric region  
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temporary storage area of the stomach   fundus  
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main part of the stomach that uses rogae to create chyme   body  
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emptying of chyme from stomch and ends with the pyloric sphincter. connects to the duodenum   pyloric region  
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function are to begin the breakdown of proteins and formation of chyme   Stomach  
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contains hydrochloric acid and enzymes that function in the digestive system   Gastric secretion/juices  
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types fo secretory cells in teh gastric secretion   goblet, chief, and parietal  
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produces mucous for protection   Goblet cells  
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produces digestive enzyme. Secretes pepsinogen that activates hydrochloric acid (HCI3) and froms pepsin to break down protiens   Chief cells  
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secretes hydrocloric acid(HCI3) to develope the intrinstic factor-helps small intestine absorb Vit B12   Parietal Cells  
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Has both endocrine and exocrine. Is an accesory organ that contains sodium bicarbonate that neutralizes the hydrochloric acid   Pancreas  
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function involves the secretion of the digestive juice called pancreatic juice   Exocrine  
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function invovles the secretion of insulin   Endocrine  
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Most important digestive juice   Pancreatic Juice  
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produces and secretes bile into the gallbladder and small intestine   Liver  
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duct that the two lobes of the liver are divided into   Hepatic duct  
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is responsible for the emulsification of fate and is stored in the gallbladder   bile  
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stores bile   Gallbladder  
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tubular organ about 6 meters (20ft) long complete digestion fo the nutrients in chyme and transports remaining residues to the Lg intestines   Small intestines  
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three divisions of the Sm intestines   Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum  
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shortest and most fixed portion of the sm intestines and connected to the common bile duct and pancreatic duct. Most work of digestion in here!   Duodenum  
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proximal 2/5 of the free, mobile portion of the sm intestines   Jejunum  
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Joins the large intestine at the ileocecal valve   Ileum  
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Double layered peritoneal membrane that suspends the small intestines from the posterior abdomin   Mesentery  
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Lymphatic vessel located in the villus   Lacteal  
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1.5 metter (5ft) long that absorbs water and electrolytes from chyme. Forms and stores feces   Lg intestine  
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First part of the lg intestine that is a pouch-like structure that hangs slightly below the ileocecal opening   Cecum  
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serves as a temporary storage site for undigested material before defecation   Rectum  
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2 sphincter muscles in the anus   internal, external  
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smooth muscle under involuntary control in anus   Internal anal sphincter  
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skeletal muscle under voluntary control in anus   External anal sphincter  
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an "acidic" solution has a pH less that 7   Acid  
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Negative charged ions   Anion  
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An alkaline (base) solution has a pH greater that 7   Base (Alkali)  
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Prevents major changes in pH and acts as a sponge   Buffer systems  
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Positive charged ions   Cation  
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Co2   Carbon dioxide  
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C3H6o3   Lactic acid  
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HCO3   bicarbonate  
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H2CO3   Carbonic acid  
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defined as balance   Homeostasis  
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H+   Hydrogen  
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An atom or group of atoms bonded that have lost or gained one or more electrons   ion  
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loss of electrons by a molecule, atom, or ion   Oxidation  
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power of hydrogen   pH  
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gain of electrons by a molecule, atom, or ion   Reduction  
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Normal blood pH range   7.35-7.45  
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Waste products from Aerobic metabolism   CO2, water  
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makes body more acidic   more hydrogen  
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makes body more alkaline   less hydrogen  
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type of metabolism is quite inefficient and needs no O2. Metablolizes glycogen to pyruvate and lactate   Anaerobic metabolism  
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oxidation of amino acids containing sulfur results   Sulfuric acid  
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breakdown of proteins results   Phosphoric acid  
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3 ways to balance pH levels   Buffering systems, Lungs, and Kidneys  
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3 main systems of the buffer system   Sodium Bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer, Phosphate buffer, Protein buffer  
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chemical compounds that function in teh body to minimize changes in pH by converting strong acids and bases to weak acids and bases   Buffers  
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Primary buffer system active in ICF and ECF. Known as a Blood buffer   Sodium Bicarbonate buffer  
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only active in ICF (intracellular fluid)   Phosphate buffer  
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Largest buffer store active in ECF and ICF   Protein buffer  
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Measured by PaCO2 (partial pressure CO2) and has a rapid response   Respiratory Regulation  
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Measured by HCO3 and has a slow response   Renal Regulation  
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Primary cause or orgin of acid-base imbalances   Metabolic, Respiratory  
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changes brought about by systemic alteration (cellular level)   Metobolic  
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Changes brought about by respiratory alterations   Respiratory  
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pH falls below 7.35, increase in blood carbonic acid or decrease in bicarbonate   Acidosis  
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pH greater that 7.45, increase in bicarbonate or decrease in carbonic acid   Alkalosis  
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Evaluate metabolic indicators   Bicarbonate (HCO3) 22-26  
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Evaluate respiratory indicators   partial pressure CO2 (PaCO2) 35-45  
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