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What is the primary function of the Ventral Respiratory Group (VRG)?

  • Monitor stretch of the lung wall
  • Assist with forced breathing (correct)
  • Transmit nerve impulses to the DRG
  • Regulate normal, quiet breathing

Which component acts as the 'rhythm maker' for breathing?

  • Pre-Botzinger Complex (correct)
  • Accessory respiratory muscles
  • Baroreceptors
  • Pontine Respiratory Group

What mechanism does the respiratory system primarily use to maintain homeostasis in response to pressure changes?

  • Neural modulation
  • Negative feedback system (correct)
  • Hormonal regulation
  • Positive feedback system

What role do the pontine respiratory group nuclei play in the respiratory function?

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Which muscles are activated by the Ventral Respiratory Group when breathing demands increase?

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What is the primary function of the upper respiratory tract?

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Which portion of the respiratory tract is responsible for gas exchange?

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Which anatomical structure is part of the lower respiratory tract?

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What type of epithelium lines the nasal cavity and superior pharynx?

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What is NOT a function of the upper respiratory tract?

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Which of the following structures is involved in conducting air but does not participate in gas exchange?

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The stratified squamous epithelium is found in which part of the respiratory tract?

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the conducting portion of the respiratory tract?

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What primarily defines external respiration?

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Which condition results from low tissue oxygen levels?

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What is the relationship between pressure and volume according to Boyle's Law?

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What happens to gases during diffusion?

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What is anoxia characterized by?

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Which of the following describes the process of internal respiration?

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What effect does increasing the volume of a gas in a closed container have on pressure?

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Which statement describes the primary impact of abnormalities in external respiration?

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What type of epithelium primarily lines the respiratory region of the nasal cavity?

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Which structure divides the right and left nasal cavities?

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What is the primary function of the nasal meatuses?

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Which of the following regions contains olfactory receptors?

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What is NOT a component of the nasal septum?

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Which of the following sinuses is NOT listed in the provided content?

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What is the main purpose of the respiratory mucosa found in the respiratory region?

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Which of the following is a function of the paranasal sinuses?

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What occurs during inhalation that causes air to move into the lungs?

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What is the primary action of the diaphragm during quiet breathing?

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Which factor contributes to passive exhalation?

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During forced breathing, which muscles are primarily engaged?

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What happens to atmospheric pressure during exhalation?

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Which of the following is NOT a primary inspiratory muscle?

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What role does the pleural fluid play in breathing?

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Which breathing method primarily depends on muscle contraction?

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What indicates a negative intrapulmonary pressure?

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Which muscles are activated during forced expiration?

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How does Boyle's law relate to pulmonary ventilation?

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What is the typical atmospheric pressure at sea level?

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Which statement about accessory inspiratory muscles is accurate?

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What structure is primarily responsible for protecting the glottis and larynx?

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Which type of cartilage is associated with supporting the vocal fold?

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What impact does increasing the tension of the vocal folds have on sound production?

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What is the primary function of the trachealis muscle?

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Which type of epithelium is found superior to the vocal folds in the larynx?

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What happens to the bronchi as they branch into smaller divisions?

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What role do the ventricular folds serve?

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What structure is primarily responsible for conducting air to the gas exchange surfaces of the lungs?

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Which primary bronchi characteristic increases the likelihood of foreign objects entering?

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What is the terminal bronchiole's primary function?

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Which area of the respiratory system is lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium?

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Which of the following statements about the tracheal cartilages is correct?

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In terms of volume, what factor does not influence sound production?

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What is the anatomical site known as the carina?

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Flashcards

External Respiration

Gas exchange between blood, lungs, and the external environment.

Internal Respiration

Gas exchange between blood and tissues.

Hypoxia

Low tissue oxygen levels, limiting metabolic activities.

Anoxia

No oxygen supply; often damaging.

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Boyle's Law

Pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume.

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Gas Pressure

Pressure results from gas molecules colliding with container walls.

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Pressure Gradient

Difference in pressure that drives gas movement.

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Diffusion (gases)

Movement of gases from high to low pressure.

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Baroreceptors in breathing

Sensory receptors that detect changes in pressure and stretch, including lung wall stretch.

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VRG function

Controls forced breathing, activated by increased breathing demands and accessory muscles.

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Pre-Botzinger Complex

Rhythm generator for breathing, sending signals to DRG, crucial for all breathing types.

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Pontine Respiratory Group function

Adjusts breathing rhythm by modifying signals from the medullary respiratory centers.

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DRG role

Part of the medullary respiratory center; receives signals from Pre-Botzinger Complex and Pontine Respiratory Group, and involved in both normal & forced breathing.

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Respiratory Tract Divisions

The respiratory tract is divided into conducting and respiratory portions.

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Conducting Portion

The part of the respiratory tract from the nasal cavity to the larger bronchioles, where no gas exchange takes place.

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Respiratory Portion

The part of the respiratory tract from the smallest bronchioles to the alveoli, where gas exchange occurs.

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Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place.

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Upper Respiratory Tract

The part of the respiratory system that includes the nose, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and pharynx.

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Lower Respiratory Tract

The part of the respiratory system that includes the larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli.

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Bronchioles

Small branches of airways in the lungs, leading to alveoli.

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Function of Respiratory Tract

The respiratory tract carries air to and from areas of gas exchange in lungs.

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Respiratory Region of Nasal Cavity

The larger, lower part of the nasal cavity, lined with a mucous membrane (respiratory mucosa) that traps particles.

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Olfactory Region of Nasal Cavity

The smaller, upper part of the nasal cavity where we detect odors.

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Nasal Septum

The wall that divides the two nasal cavities.

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Nasal Conchae (bones)

Bony structures in the nasal cavity that swirl incoming air.

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Nasal Meatuses

Passages between nasal conchae that filter, warm, and moisten air.

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Paranasal Sinuses

Air-filled spaces in the skull that lighten the head and warm the air.

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Respiratory Mucosa

Mucus-producing tissue lining the respiratory region of the nasal cavity.

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Olfactory Receptors

Sensory nerves in the nasal cavity that detect odors.

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Thyroid Cartilage

A prominent anterior cartilage in the larynx, also known as the Adam's apple.

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Cricoid Cartilage

A complete ring-shaped cartilage that forms the base of the larynx.

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Arytenoid Cartilages

Two cartilages that change the position and tension of vocal cords.

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Corniculate Cartilages

Two small elastic cartilages supporting vocal folds.

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Cuneiform Cartilages

Two cartilages supporting vocal folds and the epiglottis

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Glottis

The opening through the larynx where air passes.

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Vocal Folds/Cords

Tissue folds containing ligaments; vibrations produce voice.

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Vocal Cord's Sound Production

Ligaments' tension affects voice quality; muscle contractions change tensions.

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Vocal Cord Pitch

Tension of vocal folds determines pitch; tighter = higher.

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Vocal Cord Volume

Air pressure determines the volume of sound.

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Phonation

Sound production in the larynx.

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Articulation

Modification of sounds by tongue, teeth, and lips.

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Ventricular Folds

False vocal cords; above true vocal cords, useful for breath control.

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Trachea

Windpipe, connecting larynx to bronchi; C-shaped cartilages prevent collapse.

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Carina

Ridge in trachea, separating bronchi entrance. Sensitivity triggers cough reflex.

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Atmospheric pressure

The pressure exerted by the air surrounding us.

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Intrapulmonary pressure

The pressure inside the respiratory tract, mostly measured at the alveoli.

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Pulmonary ventilation

The process of moving air in and out of the lungs.

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Inhalation

The process of taking air into the lungs.

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Exhalation

The process of expelling air from the lungs.

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Quiet breathing

Normal, effortless breathing.

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Forced breathing

Labored breathing, needing more effort.

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Primary inspiratory muscles

Muscles primarily responsible for quiet inhalation.

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Diaphragm

The primary muscle responsible for 75% of inhalation; flattens to increase lung volume.

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External intercostals

Muscles responsible for 25% of inhalation that elevate ribs.

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Accessory inspiratory muscles

Muscles used during forced inhalation.

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Passive exhalation

Quiet exhalation, relying on elastic recoil.

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Accessory expiratory muscles

Muscles used during forced exhalation.

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Negative intrapulmonary pressure

Intra-pulmonary pressure lower than atmospheric pressure, allowing air to flow in during inhalation

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Positive intrapulmonary pressure

Intra-pulmonary pressure higher than atmospheric pressure, causing air to flow out during exhalation.

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