Anatomy. Respiratory System.
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What is the name of the membrane that surrounds the lungs?

  • Visceral pleura
  • Pleura (correct)
  • Parietal pleura
  • Alveoli

What is the function of the surfactant in the lungs?

  • To filter the air we breathe
  • To increase the surface area of the lungs
  • To keep the alveoli from collapsing (correct)
  • To produce sound for speech

How many lobes does the right lung have?

  • 5
  • 3 (correct)
  • 4
  • 2

What is the function of the larynx?

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What is the name of the opening between the vocal cords?

<p>Glottis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

<p>To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the tubes that branch off from the trachea?

<p>Bronchi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures contains the vocal cords?

<p>Larynx (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity?

<p>Pleural effusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inflammation of the membranes that cover the lungs?

<p>Pleuritis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a buildup of fluid in the pleural cavity?

<p>Pleural effusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for accumulation of of air in the chest around the lungs?

<p>Pneumothorax (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for lung diseases that result from years of environmental or occupational exposure to different types of dust?

<p>Pneumoconiosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an inflammation of the lungs that is most often caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection?

<p>Pneumonitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the disease that produces abnormal dilation of bronchi ?

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Flashcards

Pleura

A thin membrane that encloses each lung, creating a space called the pleural cavity.

Surfactant

A substance that reduces surface tension in the alveoli, preventing them from collapsing.

Right lung lobes

The right lung has three lobes, while the left lung has only two.

Larynx

A complex structure that serves as the passageway for air to the lungs and also houses the vocal cords.

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Glottis

The opening between the vocal cords, responsible for sound production.

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Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

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Bronchi

Two large tubes that branch off from the trachea, leading to the lungs.

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Larynx

The structure that holds the vocal cords.

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Pleural effusion

An excessive buildup of fluid in the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs.

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Pleuritis

Inflammation of the membranes that cover the lungs.

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Pleural effusion

A condition where fluid accumulates in the pleural space, often associated with respiratory infections or other conditions.

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Pneumothorax

Accumulation of air in the chest cavity around the lungs, causing lung collapse.

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Pneumoconiosis

Lung diseases caused by prolonged exposure to dust particles, usually from specific occupations or environments.

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Pneumonitis

Inflammation of the lung tissue, commonly caused by infections, but can also be triggered by factors like toxins or certain medications.

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Bronchiectasis

An abnormal enlargement and widening of the bronchi, often occurring in people with chronic lung diseases.

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