Muscles
Which muscle is elevated approximately 1cm by the liver?
I am the tracheobronchial tree's 1st line of defense to filter and clean the air we breathe
Vibrissae
The _________ nerve stimulates the diaphragm
Phrenic
Which airway generation is responsible for about 35% of gas exchange?
Alveolar ducts
What cells are found in the epithelium of the conducting airways and are responsible for a portion of the lung's mucous production?
Goblet
The internal intercostal muscles are accessory muscles of:
Expiration
I help strengthen bones of the skull and assist with phonation and reduce the weight of the skull
Sinuses
Increasing the transverse diameter of the chest wall is called ________ handle motion
Bucket
Where the trachea bifurcates into the right and left main stem bronchi is known as the ?
Carina
I house the heart, aorta, great vessels, and main stem bronchi
Mediastinum
The pectoralis muscles are accessory muscles of:
Inspiration
Lymphoid tissue that helps protect against bacteria and harmful substances
Tonsils
Laryngopharynx is also termed ____________
Hypopharynx
Pulmonary surfactant is secreted by?
Type II cells
What are the three primary functions of the nose
Humidify, filter, heat and cool inspired air
The abdominal muscles are accessory muscles of:
Expiration
Pulling cords apart, allowing for full air flow into the trachea on inspiration
Abduction
___________, ___________, and ________ make up the pharynx
Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx (Hypopharynx)
What is the 1st generation of the tracheobronchial tree?
Main stem bronchi
List TWO factors that can slow the rate/function of the mucocilliary escalator
cigarette smoke PPV
pollutants Dry Gases
dehydration General anesthesia
ETT suctioning too high of FiO2
I attach at the clavicle and manubrium. I flex the neck and rotate the head, assist with active breathing by lifting the upper chest and increase the AP diameter.
Sternocleidomastoid
Pulling of cords together, narrowing or closing off the lower airway
Adduction
The ________ is more commonly known as the "Adam's Apple"
Thyroid Cartilage
What is the last generation of the conducting airways?
Terminal bronchioles
What are the pores of Kohn, what are their purpose?
Small holes or openings between the alveoli, they allow for the passage of air between alveoli, help reduce the change of volutrauma and barotrauma, by distributing air flow more equally.