Urinary, Respiratory and Digestive Systems (question portion) Flashcards


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1

Urination at night?

Nocturia

2

Tiny hairlike structures that trap dirt?

Cilia

3

The right lung has how many lobes?

Three

4

The process of breathing is called?

Respiration

5

The exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen between the lungs and bloodstream is called?

External respiration

6

The left lung has how many lobes?

Two

7

A chronic respiratory disorder caused by dust, pollen, stress, and overexertion is called?

Asthma

8

The process of breathing air in is called?

Inhalation

9

A lung disease that results in the obstruction of the airways is called?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

10

A volunteer organization that aids in surgery to repair cleft lip/ palate?

Operation Smile; Smile Train

11

a bony structure that forms the roof of the mouth and separates the mouth from the nasal cavities is called?

The hard palate.

12

A long tube that carries food and air is called?

Pharynx

13

A rhythmic, wavelike, involuntary movement that moves food is called?

peristalsis

14

A small muscular sac that is located under the liver is called?

Gallbladder

15

The small intestine is how long?

6 to 7 meters/ 22 to 23 feet

16

The large intestine is how long?

3 to 7 meters/ 10 to 22 feet

17

A disease in which a patient has a genetic immune reaction to eating gluten is called?

Celiac disease

18

A microscopic filtering unit in the kidneys is called?

Nephrons

19

The outer layer of the kidney is called?

Renal cortex

20

A cluster of capillaries in the kidneys is called?

Glomerulus

21

A toxic condition that occurs when the kidneys fail and urinary waste products are present in the bloodstream is called

Uremia

22

Inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by pathogens such as E. Coli entering the urinary meatus is called?

Cystitis

23

When the kidneys stop functioning can be caused by shock, hemorrhage, hypotension or injury- is it called?

Acute renal failure (ARF)

24

Excessive urine called?

Polyuria