RTH 121 Exam One Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| What does a normal epiglottis look like in an x-ray? (Hint: Clinical Connections) | Side view of a leaf |
| What is the most common pathogen that causes Acute Epiglottis? | Haemophilus Influenzae Type B |
| What is LTB? | Laryngotracheobronchitis |
| What is inspiratory stridor known as? | Croup Syndrome *inspiratory barklike cough associated with partial upper airway obstruction |
| What are the structures of the Larynx? (Hint: There are four.) | Supportive Cartilages, Epiglottis, Glottis, Vocal Cords |
| The Larynx is also known as the... | Voice box |
| Motor innervation of the laryngopharynx comes via the... | 10th cranial nerve (Vagus Nerve) |
| Sensory innervation of the laryngopharynx receives information from the... | 9th cranial nerve (glossopharyngeal) |
| What is the Eustachian Tube/Pharyngotympanic tube? | Tube connecting the nasopharynx and middle ear |
| What is the function of the Eustachian Tube? | Equalize pressure in the middle ear |
| The cells lining the pharynx are ciliated. True or False | False |
| What are the subdivisions of the Pharynx? (Hint: There are 3.) | Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx |
| How do the turbinates or conchae add moisture to the incoming air? | They separate inspired air into different air streams, increasing contact area between the inspired air and the warm, moist surface of the nasal mucosa. |
| What are the 3 bony protrusions within the nasal cavity that ass surface area for air contact? | Upper, middle, lower turbinates or Conchae |
| What is the proper medical term for a nosebleed? | Epistaxis |
| What covers the posterior 2/3rds of the nasal cavity? (Hint: Also known as the mucociliary escalator) | Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelial Cells |
| The mucous blanket is composed of two layers. What are they? | Gel Layer Sol Layer |
| Hair follicles in the nose that trap gross particles are called? | Vibrissae |
| What is the conducting zone made up of? | Trachea, Mainstem bronchi, Terminal Bronchioles |
| 3 primary functions of the nose | Warm, filter, humidify |
| What are the four components of the upper airway? | Nose, Oral cavity, Pharynx, Larynx |
| Which cartilage is commonly called "Adam's Apple"? | Thyroid cartilage |
| What are the 3 single cartilages? | Thyroid cartilage, cricoid cartilage, epiglottis |
| What are the 3 paired cartilages? | Arytenoid cartilage, cuneiform cartilage, corniculate cartilage |
| The respiratory zone is composed of ...? | Respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveoli |
| Where is the mucous produced from? | Submucosal Gland and Goblet Cells |
| What are the angles of the mainstem bronchi? | Left- 40 to 60 degrees Right- 25 degrees |
| What is the Carina? | Point where incoming air should have already reached full humidification and warming |
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