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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 61 The Respiratory System ► The respiratory system consists of: The lungs. The respiratory tract. ► It supplies the body’s constant need for oxygen in order for the body to stay in a state of “homeostasis”
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 62 Functions: ► Provides the structures for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide ► Responsible for sound production by passing air over the vocal cords ► 3 types of respiration: External Internal Cellular
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 63
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 64 Nose (nostrils) ► Where air enters ► Nasal septum divides the nose into 2 cavities ► Cavities lined with mucous which helps to moisten the air as it enters and trap dirt and pathogens By the time air enters the lungs it has been warmed, filtered and moistened ► Cilia are present in anterior portion of nose: tiny hair-like structures that push particles toward the stomach to be swallowed ► Olfactory receptors provide sense of smell ► Lacrimal ducts drain tears from the eye into the nose to provide extra moisture for the air
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 65
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 66 Sinuses ► Cavities in the skull around the nasal area Frontal, maxillary, sphenoid & ethmoid ► Connected to the nasal cavity by short ducts ► Lined with mucous that warms and moistens air ► Provides resonance for the voice
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 67
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 68 Pharynx (throat) ► Found behind the nasal cavities ► About 5 inches long ► Passageway for both food and air. ► Divided into 3 sections: Nasopharynx – upper portion; tonsils and eustachian tube openings are found here Oropharynx – middle section; receives both air and food from the mouth Laryngopharynx – bottom section; branches into the trachea which carries air to and from the lungs and the esophagus which carries food to the stomach
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 69
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 610 Larynx Larynx (voice box) Larynx ► Contains the vocal cords. ► Found between the pharynx and trachea ► Joined at an angle to form the thyroid cartilage, or Adam’s apple ► Contains the vocal cords Opening between cords is called glottis Epiglottis is leaf-like structure that closes the opening into the larynx during swallowing; prevents food and liquids from entering the lungs Air leaves lungs, the vocal cords vibrate and produce sound Tongue and lips act on the sound to produce speech
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 611 Epiglottis
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 612 Trachea Trachea (windpipe) Trachea ► Tube that connects the larynx and carries air to the right and left bronchi. ► Lined with mucus to trap dust particles. Coughing and expectoration dislodges and eliminates dust mucus ► Series of C-shaped cartilage that help keep the trachea open
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 613
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 614 Bronchi ► 2 division near the center of the chest ► Each bronchi enters a lung and carries air from the trachea to the lung ► In the lungs, the bronchi continue to divide into smaller branches called bronchioles ► Smallest bronchioles end in air sacs called alveoli
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 615
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 616 Alveoli ► Air sacs that resemble a bunch of grapes ► Adult lungs contain about 500 million ► Inner surfaces of the alveoli are covered with lipid (fatty) material called surfactant Helps stabilize the alveoli and prevent collapse ► Allows oxygen and carbon dioxide to be exchanged between the blood and the lungs
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 617
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 618 Lungs ► Organs that contain division of the bronchi and alveoli ► Right lung has 3 sections Superior Middle Inferior ► Left lung smaller because the heart lies more to the left side of the chest ► Double-layer membrane that lines each lung called pleura Visceral – attached to the surface of the lung Parietal – attached to the chest wall
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 619 External Respiration ► A.k.a. “breathing” ► Exchanges oxygen & carbon dioxide between the lungs, the body and the outside environment ► Inspiration: when air enters the body Warmed Moistened Filtered ► Expiration: when air leaves the body
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 620 ► Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the bloodstream ► Oxygen enters the alveoli ► Concentration of Oxygen in the alveoli becomes higher than the concentration of Oxygen in the bloodstream ► Oxygen leaves alveoli and enters the capillaries (bloodstream) ► Carbon dioxide, which is carried as waste by the capillaries, leaves the bloodstream and enters the alveoli ► Alveoli expel it from the body during expiration Oxygen exchange Oxygen exchange
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 621 Internal respiration ► Exchange of oxygen & carbon dioxide between the cells and the bloodstream ► Oxygen is carried to the cells by the capillaries ► Concentration of O2 is higher in the blood than in the cells causing oxygen to leave the blood and enter the cells ► This leads to cellular respiration…..
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 622 Cellular Respiration ► Cells use oxygen to produce energy ► Chemical reaction occurs causing energy (ATP) from food to be released, usually in the form of heat, to maintain body temperature ► When food is burned, it gives off waste products through carbon dioxide and are carried away through cellular respiration
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Types of Respiration ► Apnea Temporary stoppage of breathing ► Dyspnea Difficult or painful breathing ► Eupnea Normal or easy breathing ► Hyperpnea Increase in depth and rate of breathing and abnormal exaggeration of respiratory movements ► Orthpnea Difficult breathing when in horizontal position ► Tachypnea Abnormally rapid and shallow rate of respiration ► Hyperventilation Rapid breathing where body loses excess carbon dioxide too quickly; caused by disease or stress Chapter 623
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 624 Diseases ► Asthma ► Bronchitis ► COPD ► Emphysema ► Epistaxis ► Influenza ► Laryngitis ► Lung cancer ► Pleurisy ► Pneumonia ► Rhinitis ► Sinusitis ► Tuberculosis ► URI
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 625 Asthma ► Caused by sensitivity to allergen (dust, pollen, animals) ► Symptoms occur when bronchioles narrow due to spasm causing tightness in chest ► Treatment Medication to open bronchioles oxygen
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. ► Bronchitis – Xtranormal (dual actor) Bronchitis – Xtranormal Bronchitis – Xtranormal ► Bronchitis – xtranormal (single actor) Bronchitis – xtranormal Bronchitis – xtranormal Chapter 626
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 627 Bronchitis ► Inflammation of the bronchi Acute – caused by infection Chronic – occurs after frequent acute attacks; more susceptible to reoccurrence ► Symptoms: Chest pain, wheezing, dyspnea (difficulty breathing) ► Treatment: No cure – antibiotics to fight infection and medication to open bronchi
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 628 COPD ► Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder ► Any chronic lung disease that results in obstruction of the airway ► Chronic asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, tuberculosis, etc. ► Smoking is primary cause, but allergies and chronic infections are also factors
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 629 Emphysema ► Noninfectious chronic respiratory condition ► Occurs when walls of the alveoli deteriorate and become less elastic ► Carbon dioxide remains trapped in alveoli ► Common causes: Heavy smoking Prolong exposure to pollution ► Treatment: no cure – medication, oxygen
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 630 Expistaxis ► A.k.a. nosebleed ► Capillaries in nose become congested and bleed ► Causes: Injury to nose Hypertension Hemophilia Leukemia ► Treatment: compress nostrils, elevate the head and tilt it slightly forward, apply cold compress
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 631 Influenza ► Highly contagious viral infection ► Symptoms include chills, fever, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue ► Treatment: bedrest and fluids ► No cure – treat symptoms
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 632 Laryngitis ► Inflammation of the larynx (vocal cords) ► Occurs with other respiratory infections ► Causes horseness, sore throat, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) ► Treatment – no cure; treat symptoms
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 633 Lung cancer ► Leading cause of death in men and women ► Preventable – main cause is exposure to carcinogens in tobacco ► No symptoms in early stages Chronic cough Hemoptysis – coughing up blood Dyspnea and chest pain Fatigue and weight loss ► Treatment: surgery/chemotherapy/radiation
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 634 Pleurisy ► Inflammation of the pleura of the lungs ► Usually occurs w/ pneumonia or infections ► Symptoms: Stabbing pain while breathing Crepitation (grating sound in lungs) Dyspnea and fever ► Treatment: medication for pain, congestion, and infection; possible surgery to open cavities
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 635 Pneumonia ► Inflammation or infection of lungs w/ a buildup of fluid in the alveoli ► Can be bacterial, viral or chemical ► Symptoms: chills, fever, chest pain, cough, dyspnea, fatigue ► Treatment: antibiotics if bacterial, treat symptoms
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 636 Rhinitis ► Inflammation of nasal membrane resulting in runny nose ► Common cause in infection and allergies ► Treatment – treat symptoms and antibiotics if bacterial
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 637 Sinusitis ► Inflammation of mucous membrane lining the sinuses ► Bacterial or viral ► Symptoms: headache, congestion, loss of resonance in voice ► Treat symptoms; antibiotics if bacterial
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 638 Tuberculosis ► Infectious disease caused by bacteria (mycobacterium tuberculosis) ► Lesions form within the lung tissue ► Organisms remain dormant ► Active case can occur if body has low resistance ► Treatment – medications for 1 year or more to destroy the bacteria; good nutrition ► Becoming more widespread due to influx of immigrants
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 639 Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) ► A.k.a. common cold ► Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the upper respiratory tract ► Caused by virus and highly contagious ► Symptoms – fever, runny nose, watery eyes, congestion, sore throat, cough ► Treatment – no cure; treat symptoms
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