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1
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laryngopharynx

A

provides structure and protects the opening of the trachea

point of division for upper and lower airway

2
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thyroid cartilage

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protects the front of the larynx and forms the adam’s apple

3
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cricoid ring

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a complete circle of cartilage that forms the lower aspect of the larynx and provides structure to the trachea

4
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lower airway

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begins below the larynx

trachea, bronchial passages, alveoli

5
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What allows the bronchioles to change their internal diameter in response to specific stimulation?

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smooth muscle

6
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How can altered mental status and neurologic disorders result in an obstructed airway?

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lack of muscle tone causes the tongue to relax and fall back which causes the epiglottis to fall back and cover the opening to the trachea

7
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bronchoconstriction

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contraction of the smooth muscle that lines the brocnial passages
decreased internal diameter of the airway
increased resistance to airflow
COMMON IN ASTHMA

8
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Sounds of partially obstructed airway

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stridor
hoarseness
snoring
gurgling