Term
| Nose, nasal cavity, sinuses, and pharynx are part of the upper or lower respiratory tract? |
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Definition
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| Larynx, trachea, bronchial tree, and lungs are part of the upper or lower respiratory tract? |
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Definition
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| List the branching of the bronchial tree. |
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Definition
1. Larynx
2. Trachea
3. Carina
4. Primary bronchi
5. Secondary bronchi
6. Tertiary bronchi
7. Terminal bronchi
8. Respiratory bronchi
9. Alveolar ducts
10. Alveolar sacs
11. Alveolus |
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| What are the primary functions of the respiratory system? |
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Definition
1. Supply oxygen for aerobic respiration.
2. Eliminate carbon dioxide as metabolic waste. |
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Term
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Definition
| Amount of air inhaled or exhaled in one breath. 500mL |
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| Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) |
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Definition
| Amount of air forcibly inhaled after tidal volume. 3000mL |
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| Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) |
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Definition
| Amount of air forcibly exhaled after tidal volume. 1200mL |
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| Amount of air remaining in lungs after ERV. 1200mL |
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Definition
| Amount of air exhaled at maximum effort after inhaled at maximum effort. TV+IRV+ERV = 4700mL |
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| Inspiratory Capacity (IC) |
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Definition
| Amount of air that can be inhaled after maximum exhaled. TV+IRV = 3500mL |
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| Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) |
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Definition
| Amount of air remaining after a normal exhale. (RV+ERV) = 2400mL |
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| Total Lung Capacity (TLC) |
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Definition
| Total amount of air the lungs can contain. (VC + RV) = 5900mL |
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