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The Respiratory system begins with what?

The Nostrils/Nares

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Define Respiration ->

The act of inhalation and exhalation creating breath.

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Respiratory disorders/conditions are often a result of...

Bactieral/Viral infections and or Trauma

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Sneezing ->

Act of removing dust/other particles form the respiratory tract through physical force.

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A condition in which the lungs have difficulty taking in enough oxygen is?

Asthma

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The resemble tree branches that connect through tiny sacs of air called...

Alveoli

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Define Inhalation ->

The act of inhaling or taking in air to the lungs with the nostrils and trachea opening.

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URI stands for ->

Upper Rediratory infection

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Noise that sounds like cellophane is?

Crackle

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What is a Dogs respiratory's breath rate?

16-20br/min

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What tube is placed in the trahea to contol anesthesia and keep the animal sedated during surgery?

Endotracheal Tube

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Define Exhalation ->

The act of air flowing out of the lungs.

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A condition of the respiratory system cause by severe trauma is called...

(Ex: Hit by a car)

Diaphragmatic Hernia

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Glottis ->

opening into the larynx.

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Anesthesia is the process of...

Placing an animal under a loss of consciousness to prefer surgery.

(Prevents pain sensation)

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what allows for respiration to occur?

[Hint: The definiton: It lines the lungs]

Pleura

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When relaxation of the trachea and nostrils occurs what happens?
Causes the rib muscles to contract and the size of the thoraccic cavity to decrease as air flows out.
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A lifelone condition that may be contolled by antihistamines and steroids...

[Hint: Common term for heaves]

COPD/ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease.

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Bronchioles ->

Tiny tubes that connect to the lungs and bronchi and resemble tree branches.

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What is the most common reason for sneezing?

(What can cause it?)

Pollin, Dust, and Allergies

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Along with a lining of mucous membranes & numerous blood vessels the nostrils also contain..

Thin bonelike scrolls/plates of cartilage

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A Sheeps/Goats Respiratory rate ->

20-22 br/min

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Tracheobronchitis is another way of saying what?

Kennel Cough (Bordetella)

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Abnormal lung sound that develops with pneumonia and causes a crackling noise is called...

Pleural friction rub.

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COPD can cause Horses to...

tire easily, have labored and difficulty breathing, and exhibit nasal discharge, coughing, and wheezing.