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Define pulmonology?
Study of lungs and respiratory system
What are the 2 main functions of the lungs?
Brings oxygen to the body
Removes Carbon dioxide
List the 4 valves in the heart
Mitral, Tricuspid, Aortic, and Pulmonary
T/F The left and right lungs are the same size
False. The left lung is smaller!
T/F The pulse and heartbeat are the same thing
True
Define cardiology?
Study of the heart and blood vessels
What are the 2 main functions of the heart?
Delivers oxygen to the body via blood
Remove wastes
What lung structure does oxygen go to when we breathe in?
*Hint: Gas exchange occurs here
Alveoli
T/F The heart is as big as a fist
True
What happens to the chest cavity when a person breathes in?
It expands (becomes bigger) so the air can fill up the lungs
Define pulse
The feeling of blood moving through your arteries when the heart expels the blood.
What is the function of valves in the heart?
They ensure unidirectional (one direction) flow
List the 4 chambers of the heart
Left and Right Atria
Left and Right Ventricles
What does the medical terminology word pulmo- mean?
Lungs
A student runs up 3 flights of stairs and is breathing hard. Why is that?
Their bodies need more oxygen
Define Coronary Artery Disease
Buildup of plague in the coronary arteries
What is the function of the alveoli?
Gas exchange occurs here
List the order of blood flow as it goes through each structure
right atrium → right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle → body
T/F Your heart can continue to beat even if it is completely disconnected from the brain
True! The heart has it's own electrical system
A patient comes into the hospital and complains of shortness of breath, especially when lying down, along with a rapid heartbeat. What healthcare professional would they be referred to?
Cardiologist
Define Pulmonary Embolism
Blockage in the lung artery caused by blood clot traveling from the lungs
What is the function of the heart and lungs working together? Why do they do this?
To pump oxygenated blood (blood with oxygen) to the body
List the color and structure differences between a healthy lung and a smoker's lung
A healthy lung is spongy, pink, and elastic.
A smoker's lung is grey or black
How many times does an average human beat in a single day?
About 100,000 times a day
Hypothetically, if a person had no lungs, could the heart still work as well? Why?
No, because the heart needs the oxygen-rich blood to pump to the body. The heart and lungs work together.