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What are the 2 tracts of the respiratory system? What does each tract consist of? Upper Respiratory Tract (Nose, nasal cavity, sinuses, pharynx) Lower Respiratory Tract (Larynx, Trachea, Bronchial Tree, Lungs)
List and describe different types of breathing Hyperventilation rapid; deep breathing Orthopnea SOB when you lie down Tachypnea fast; hallow breathing Hyperpnea fast; deep breathing Eupnea = normal breathing Apnea no breathing for more than 5 seconds Dyspnea abnormal; difficult breathing
What is the purpose of the Hering-Breur Reflex? Hering-Breur Reflex keeps the lungs from over-inflating with inspired air. Stops lungs from popping like a balloon
What is the Neural Pathway of the Hering-Breur Reflex? Message sent from lungs to the medulla -> Inhalation stops and starts expiration.
What is another name for the Pharynx? Throat
What are the 3 portions of the Pharynx? Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx
What are the primary functions of the pharynx? The pharynx is the passageway for food and air and aids in sound production.
Marasmus Lack of calories and protein
Kwashiorkor protein starvation
Anorexia Nervosa self imposed eating disorder; self-starvation.
Bulimia self imposed eating disorder; binge and purge cycles
What is the most common cause of nutritional disorders? Caloric Imbalances are the most common cause of nutritional disorders
List the 5 Food Groups with 2 examples of each Fruits- Apples & strawberries Grains– Whole grains (Brown rice) & Refined Grains (Cornbread) Vegetables – Dark Green (broccoli) Red & Orange (Squash) Beans & Peas (Black Beans) Starchy (Corn, Green peas) Protein –Beef & Chicken Dairy Milk, Cheese
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