A&P2 Respiratory – Flashcards
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The function of the respiratory system is to ________.
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supply the body with oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide
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The trachea divides into ________ bronchi that lead to the lungs.
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2
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Because the conducting zone structures have no gas exchange function, they are called ________.
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anatomical dead space
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What kind of epithelium lines the trachea?
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pseudostratified ciliated columnar
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The alveoli are made up of ________.
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simple squamous epithelium
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What is the correct order of passageways, from proximal to distal?
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terminal bronchiole, respiratory bronchiole, alveolar duct
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The portion of the serous membrane that covers and adheres to the lung is called the ________.
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visceral pleura
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The functions of the nasal cavity include ________.
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warming, moistening, and filtering the air
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The wall of the trachea is composed of several tissues. Which is unique to the trachea?
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cartilage rings
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The function of the bronchial tree through the terminal bronchiole is ________; the function of the respiratory bronchiole and alveoli is ________.
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to move air, gas exchange
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The medial surface of the left lung has a cavity that accommodates the contents of the mediastinum. It is called the ________.
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cardiac notch
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Select the pair below that is a correct match of the structure and zone.
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conducting zone, trachea
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The right lung has superior, middle, and inferior lobes. Which lobe is missing on the left side?
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middle
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The crown of the tooth is covered by ________, the hardest substance in the body.
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enamel
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The portion of the stomach closest to the duodenum is called the ________.
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pyloric part
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The GI organ that is the major site of nutrient absorption is the ________.
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small intestine
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Specializations of the small intestine that increase its surface area for maximal absorption of nutrients include all the following except ________.
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Peyer's patches
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This accessory organ of the digestive system makes digestive enzymes that act upon all of the major food types.
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pancreas
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The digestive function of the liver is to ________.
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Produce Bile
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Speech occurs when air is moved through this passageway between the ________.
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Vocal Folds
