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1.2 The Upper Respiratory Tract
Where does the nasal cavity exten...,
What is the septum of the nose ma...,
What type of epithelia lines the ...
14
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1.1 The Respiratory System
What is the function of the respi...,
How is a large surface area obtai...,
What is tidal volume
9
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1.3 Functional Histology of the Respiratory Tract
Where can mucous membranes be fou...,
Where can serous membranes be fou...,
What type of epithelia can be fou...
7
cards
2.1 Anatomy of the Respiratory System
What is the bony thorax made up of,
What are the 3 intercostal muscle...,
Which way do the muscle fibres ru...
17
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2.2 Lung Mechanics and Ventilation
What is keeping the lungs from co...,
What is a pneumothorax,
What muscles work during inspiration
11
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3.1 Gas Exchange
What is dry air,
What is tracheal air,
What factors relating to the gas ...
14
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3.2 Tests of lung function
What is spirometry,
What is tidal volume,
What is inspiratory reserve volume
20
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4.1 Oxygen in the Blood
What is myoglobin,
How many molecules of oxygen can ...,
When does myoglobin release its o...
10
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4.2 Carbon dioxide in the blood
What is more soluble co2 or o2,
What is co2s major role in the blood,
What are the products of co2 reac...
13
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5.1 Chemical control of Breathing
What is the pco2 in plasma,
What is the po2 in plasma,
What is the normal concentration ...
22
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5.2 Hypoxia and Respiratory Failure
What is hypoxia,
What is the result of hypoxia,
How can hypoxia be tested for
12
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5.3 Asthma
What is asthma,
What is thought to cause asthma,
What should be asked about in the...
12
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6.1 COPD
What are the two main diseases in...,
What is emphysema,
What is bronchitis
16
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6.2 Lower Respiratory Tract Infections and Pneumonia
Name 2 common bacteria found in t...,
What defences does the respirator...,
List 3 things which may compromis...
20
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7.1 Tuberculosis
What is the cause of tb in humans,
Why can a gram stain not be done ...,
How is tb transmitted
15
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7.2 Lung Cancer
What are the symptoms of lung cancer,
What are some signs of lung cancer,
How can lung cancer be treated
7
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7.3 Tobacco
What cancers are commonly caused ...,
What chronic diseases can be caus...,
What is addiction
6
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8.1 The Chest Xray
What is a radiograph,
What type of projection is the co...,
When is anterior to posterior pro...
20
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8.2 Interstitial Lung Disease
What is the interstitium,
What are the symptoms of intersti...,
What would be found on examinatio...
29
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9.1 History Taking and Examination
Describe pleuritic chest pain,
What are some causes of pleuritic...,
What is dyspnoea
22
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