Introduction to & General Anatomy of the Respiratory System - BM5 RCR1 4.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? MedicineMedicineBreathingRespiratory SystemAnatomyPhysiologyLungDiseaseUniversityNone Created by: ex-LechiayimCreated on: 17-02-14 21:00 Approximately how many alveoli are contained within the human lungs? 300,000,000 1 of 25 Select the most correct statement about the mechanism of breathing. Inspiration is an active process, expiration is a passive process 2 of 25 What is the average tidal volume per breath? 500ml 3 of 25 What is the average daily ventilation volume? 8640 litres 4 of 25 What are the basic functions of Antiotensin Coverting Enzyme (ACE)? Maintains blood pressure & renal function 5 of 25 What do goblet cells secrete? Mucus 6 of 25 Pancoast Cancer is a tumour located at the apex of the lung. On which structure can a pancoast cancer apply pressure? Brachial plexus 7 of 25 Why do the cilia of the upper respiratory tract waft down towards the lungs? To push mucus towards the pharynx so it can be destroyed in the stomach 8 of 25 What is the main function of having blood vessels in the nasal cavity? Thermoregulation 9 of 25 What is the medical term for a nose bleed? Epitaxis 10 of 25 What are the four paransal air sinuses? Frontal, Maxillary, Ethmoidal & Sphenoidal 11 of 25 What is sinusitis? Inflammation and swelling of the mucosa of the sinuses 12 of 25 What are the four parts of the larynx? Thyroid, Cricoid, Epiglottis & Arytenoids 13 of 25 What type of muscle is the trachealis muscle that controls bronchoconstriction? Smooth muscle 14 of 25 True or false: the right lung is slightly larger than the left lung? True 15 of 25 Name the fissure(s) of the left lung. Oblique 16 of 25 Name the fissure(s) of the right lung. Oblique & Horizontal 17 of 25 Name the lobes of the left lung. Superior & Inferior 18 of 25 Name the lobes of the right lung. Superior, Middle & Inferior 19 of 25 True or false: the right main bronchus is larger and more central than the left? True 20 of 25 How many tertiary bronchi/bronchopulmonary segments are there on the left lung? 8-10 21 of 25 How many tertiary bronchi/bronchopulmonary segments are there on the right lung? 10 22 of 25 Name the medical procedure where a tube with a camera & other instruments attached is inserted into the bronchi. Bronchoscopy 23 of 25 A bronchus that is smaller than 1mm in diameter is classed as what? A Bronchiole 24 of 25 Name the structure after a terminal bronchiole. Respiratory bronchiole 25 of 25
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