Intro
Name the 7 primary organs.
Nose
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi branches
lungs
alveoli
What is another term for conchae? (most often used)
turbinates
allergic rhinitis is
hay fever
How long is the trachea/windpipe?
11 cm or 4.5 inches
Tell me what you know about lungs?
Fill most of thoracic cavity; right has 3 lobes left 2; pleura is the serous membrane that covers outer lungs and surface of rib cage; parietal is closer to cavity, visceral closer to lungs
Divide these into Upper and Lower respiratory tract.
Upper
nose pharynx larynx
Lower
trachea bronchial branches lungs
Where do middle ear infections come from?
Nasopharynx
What about
Pharyngitis is
sore throat
Why is food typically lodged in the right bronchus or lung than the left?
The right primary bronchus is more vertical/goes straight down.
What is atelectasis?
Pneumothorax?
Hemothorax
collapse or incomplete expansion of alveoli
air in chest
blood in chest
Define
Respiratory Mucosa vs
Respiratory Membrane
Mucosa lines most of air distribution tubes
Thin layer between blood in capillaries and air in each alveoli
What opens into the nasopharynx and connect the middle ears with the nasopharynx
Eustachian tubes/auditory tubes
Laryngitis is
Which structure promotes the rapid exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs?
alveoli
What is the difference between bronchitis and pneumonia?
Inflammation of bronchi from infection usually
Inflammation of lungs where alveoli and bronchi become plugged w exudate
Other than air distribution, what are the 3 main functions of the respiratory TRACT
cleanse, warm and humidify
What are tonsils comprised of?
Lymphoid tissue
Epiglottitis is
Life threatening condition from Hib infection usually between 3-7 yo
What covers the surface of respiratory membranes inside each alveolus?
surfactant
Tell me about TB.
Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis; highly contagious; hlth dept comes to give you meds; AEB fatigue chest pain pleurisy weight loss dyspnea fever
How much mucus is produced daily by adults?
125 ml = about 4 oz
The Larynx is our______ ________; it is ___ fibrous bands that ______ for high pitch and _____ for low pitch.
Voice box
two
tense
relax
Croup is
laryngitis usually in children younger than 3; seal or bark like cough
What is the leading cause of death among premature infants?
IRDS infant respiratory distress syndrome
What is pleurisy?
inflam of pleura which leads to difficulty breathing and pleuracy