2.1.3 Listening Warm Up

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What are crackles in lung sounds?

Back

Abnormal lung sounds that indicate air is being forced through fluid, often associated with conditions like infection or emphysema.

Front

What does a wheeze indicate in lung sounds?

Back

Abnormal lung sounds characterized by continuous high/low pitched musical tones, indicating narrowing or constricting of the airways.

Front

What pigment is responsible for hair, eye, and skin pigmentation?

Back

Melanin is the pigment found in moles and freckles that contributes to pigmentation.

Front

What is mitral valve regurgitation?

Back

A heart issue that creates extra whooshing or swishing sounds during a heartbeat due to one of the heart valves not closing properly.

Front

What are abnormal lung sounds?

Back

Sounds that deviate from normal breathing patterns, indicating potential respiratory issues.

Front

What is the significance of stridor in lung sounds?

Back

Stridor is a high-pitched sound indicating obstruction in the airway, often heard during inhalation.

Front

What causes wheezing?

Back

Wheezing is caused by the narrowing of airways, often due to asthma, allergies, or respiratory infections.

Front

What is the role of melanin in the body?

Back

Melanin protects the skin from UV radiation and determines the color of skin, hair, and eyes.

Front

What is the difference between crackles and wheezes?

Back

Crackles are discontinuous sounds indicating fluid in the lungs, while wheezes are continuous sounds indicating narrowed airways.

Front

What is pleural friction rub?

Back

A sound produced by the rubbing of inflamed pleural surfaces, often indicating pleuritis.