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    Respiratory Nomenclature

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    Anatomy Review Sheet 2 Respiratory Nomenclature Upper Respiratory VS Lower Respiratory -Are separated by the larynx -Upper Respiratory is the conducting pathway; Histology: Pseudo Stratified Ciliated Columnar Epilithlial Tissue. -Lower Respiratory Tract is everything below the larynx‚ exchange pathway. Meaning perfusion. Histology: Simple‚ because you want more passive mechanisms of perfusion. -Terminal Bronchiole Alveoli The rate limiting step and the final common pathway that

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    Respiratory System

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    1. LOCATION: Inpatient‚ Hospital PATIENT: Margaret Hill ATTENDING PHYSICIAN: Ronald Green‚ MD SURGEON: Gary Sanchez‚ MD PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Chronic cholecystitis and cholelithiasis POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Chronic cholecystitis and cholelithiasis PROCEDURE PERFORMED: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy INDICATION: Mrs. Hill has been having RUQ pain with nausea and vomiting and diarrhea. The patient was found to have chronic cholecystitis with cholelithiasis and she was taken to the operating room. PROCEDURE:

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    Expiratory reserve volume decreased due to the rapid increase in breath rate. Normal resting breath rate is at an average 11.6 breaths per minute increased to 27 breaths per minute after exercise. The increase in BR causes expiration length to go below its normal 3 second interval. Therefore decreasing ERV by .6 Liters. Inspiratory reserve volume decreased due to the rapid increase in breath rate. Normal resting breath rate is at an average 11.6 breaths per minute increased to 27 breaths per

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    Lesson 5: The Function of Respiration Human Respiratory System Larynx Voice box Contains 2 thin elastic ligaments Vibrate to produce sound As air is forced up from lungs through larynx Muscular tension & position of vocal cords Produce different sounds Alveoli Network of capillary surround each alveoli Allow for exchange of O2 and CO2 Trachea‚ Bronchi & Bronchioles Trachea & Bronchi Supported by rings of cartilage Cilia & Mucus (producing goblet cell) Line inside

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    and physiology of the respiratory system‚ define COPD‚ and highlight the pathological changes COPD has on the respiratory tract. It will describe the effect of COPD on patient’s lives‚ identifying the clinical presentation and discuss the significance of an acute exacerbation of COPD. This assignment will examine the guidelines and research surrounding COPD‚ particularly focusing on the use of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) in patients with respiratory failure precipitated by

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    Immune System The immune system is the body’s defense against infectious organisms and other invaders. Through a series of steps called the immune response‚ the immune system attacks organisms and substances that invade body systems and cause disease The main way that your skin protects you against disease is through acting much as armor does to knight. The skin creates an impermeable layer that separates your body’s internals from the disease causing bacteria and viruses outside of you. Of course

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    The digestive‚ respiratory and the cardiovascular system are all interrelated in order to make the human body work effectively and efficiently by working as an orchestra. The cardiovascular system and the respiratory will work together in order to perform the gas exchange which is passing of oxygen from the alveoli into the blood flow and then the carbon dioxide passes trough the blood flow and is breathed out from the body. This means oxygen (in) CO2 (out).

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    Respiratory System A frog’s respiratory system is much different than humans. First‚ the lungs in a frog have thin walls and are shaped like balloons. When frogs swim‚ they fill their lungs with air‚ which helps them stay buoyant while swimming. Frogs also do not have diaphragms compared to humans. They only breathe through their nose. They use muscles in their throat sacs to help move the air in‚ and then is pushed to the lungs. During this time‚ their mouth is closed. Body contractions allow

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    are laying in bed asleep‚ sitting listening to a teacher‚ or walking down the hallway‚ the cardiovascular and respiratory systems work together to regulate oxygen and waste throughout the body. When an activity becomes strenuous for a prolonged period of time‚ these systems must adapt to increase the capabilities of oxygen and waste management. The main function of the respiratory system is the exchange of gases with

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    An explanation of the physiology of two named body systems in relation to energy metabolism in the body. (P4) In this assignment I will be explaining the physiology of two named body systems in relation to energy metabolism in the body‚ the Respiration system and the Digestive system. I will start off by giving a definition of energy metabolism in the body. Metabolism in the body is a collection of chemical reactions that takes place in the body’s cells. Metabolism converts the nutrients in the

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