Back to AI Flashcard MakerAnatomy and Physiology /ATI TEAS: Respiratory System
ATI TEAS: Respiratory System
This deck covers key concepts and structures of the respiratory system, including the anatomy of the upper and lower respiratory tracts, lung capacities, and respiratory physiology.
Upper respiratory tract
Nose, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, oral cavity, pharynx, glottis, larynx
Tap or swipe ↕ to flip
Swipe ←→Navigate
1/23
Key Terms
Term
Definition
Upper respiratory tract
Nose, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, oral cavity, pharynx, glottis, larynx
Lower respiratory tract
Trachea, bronchus, bronchioles, aleoli
How many lobes on the right lung?
3
How many lobes on the left lung?
2
Pleura
Membrane around the lungs
Pleural fluid
Fluid in between the lungs and pleura
Related Flashcard Decks
Study Tips
- Press F to enter focus mode for distraction-free studying
- Review cards regularly to improve retention
- Try to recall the answer before flipping the card
- Share this deck with friends to study together
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Upper respiratory tract | Nose, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, oral cavity, pharynx, glottis, larynx |
Lower respiratory tract | Trachea, bronchus, bronchioles, aleoli |
How many lobes on the right lung? | 3 |
How many lobes on the left lung? | 2 |
Pleura | Membrane around the lungs |
Pleural fluid | Fluid in between the lungs and pleura |
Pharynx | Pathway at the beginning of the back of the throat, before the glottis |
Epiglottis | Flap that covers the opening of the glottis during swallowing so food doesn’t enter the lungs |
Glottis | Airway through the vocal chords |
Larynx | Voice box |
Trachea | Beginning of the lower respiratory tract; above the bronchi; the windpipe |
Bronchi | Airway branches leading to the left and right lungs |
Bronchioles | Microscopic tubes leading to alveoli |
Alveoli | Air sacs of the lungs surrounded by capilaries that exchange gas |
What part of the brain senses CO2 and pH? | Medulla oblongata and pons |
Tidal volume | The amount of air entering the lungs during normal inhalation |
Total lung capacity | The amount of air in the lungs after a maximum inspiration breath |
Vital capacity | The amount of air that can be exhaled after a deep breath |
Residual volume | The amount of gas left over in the lungs after maximum expiration |
Total lung capacity | Vital capacity plus residual volume |
Emphysema | Destruction of lung tissue. Greater than normal expansion of lungs and poor recoil- increased residual volume |
Lung compliance | The ease of expanding the lungs- depends on lung tissue elasticity and alveolar tension |
Diffusion | Exchange of oxygen and CO2 across the alveoli |