Respiratory System Parts
What are the two places you can breathe through?
The nose and mouth
What part of the digestive system grinds the food?
The teeth
What disease is the Smoker's Cough caused by?
COPD
What part is in both the digestive system and skeletal system?
The teeth
How many bacteria live in the digestive system?
Over 10 trillion
What connects the mouth to the esophagus and larynx?
The oropharynx
What is the diameter of the small intestine?
1 inch
What system helps filter out dust from the lungs?
Immune system
What gives the teeth biting force?
The jaw muscles
How many litres of air do you move AND how many breaths per liter (about)?
11 thousand litres
1.5-2 breaths per litre is accepted
What are the main bronchi?
They are the main air passages directly connected to the lungs
What two organs can be removed?
The stomach and the appendix
What is pneumonia triggered or caused by (give 1 answer)?
Viruses/Bacteria/Fungi
Are there neurons in the digestive system?
Yes
How many organs are in the respiratory system?
10
What connects the larynx to the lungs (scientific name)?
The trachea
What organ is between the liver and the large intestine?
The gallbladder
About how many people have asthma in the United States?
28 million
True or false: The digestive system does not use the strongest muscle in the body.
FALSE
What are the muscles that expand and contract the chest cavity?
The diaphragm and intercostal muscles
Which part filters, humidifies, and warms air?
The sinuses
Name the different types of teeth.
What are the four therapies that lung cancer is treated with?
Radiation therapy, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy
What part takes the nutrients from the small intestine?
The superior mesenteric artery. (SMA NOT ACCEPTED)
Are there any neurons in the digestive system? If yes how many?
Yes, 100 million neurons