RESPIRATORY FLASHCARD A&P II

Front

What is the equation for solving vital capacity?

Back

ERV + VT + IRV

Front

The epiglottis is made up of what cartilage? Hyaline Cartilage, Fibro-cartilage, Elastic Cartilage, Articular cartilage

Back

Elastic Cartilage

Front

Which of the following is not a function of the vestibular folds? Prevents foreign objects from entering the glottis, protects airway when swallowing, Protects the vocal folds, Produces sound

Back

Produces sound

Front

Which cartilage is below the hyoid bone and is also known as "Adam's Apple"?

Back

thyroid

Front

Which epithelium is the trachea made up of?

Back

pseudo-stratified ciliated columnar

Front

What epithelium is the Oro-pharynx made up of?

Back

stratified squamous

Front

Which condition is also known as "smoker's lung"?

Back

Emphysema

Front

What is the TLC if the VC = 280 and RV = 150?

Back

430

Front

The arrows depict which region of the pharynx?

Back

Oropharynx

Front

This darkened opening is:

Back

Glottis