Anatomy
what muscle drives the function of breathing?
diaphragm
true or false the lungs are the only organ that can float?
true
This viral infection includes symptoms like fever, chills, and a dry cough.
Influenza/flu
This is the formal medical name for the "voice box" that sits at the top of the trachea.
The larynx
This is the vital gas we take in from the air to fuel our cells
Oxygen
what are the two main branches that lead from the trachea into the lung?
bronchi
which lung is slightly smaller than the other?
Left lung
what is the most successful illness that affects the respiratory system?
Tuberculosis
After passing through the trachea, air splits into these two main tubes, one leading to each lung.
The bronchi
This waste gas is produced by the body and expelled during exhalation
Carbon dioxide
what flap of tissue prevents food from getting in the airway?
the epiglottis
if you spread the aveoli out how big would there surface area be?
the size of a tennis court
This common chronic condition involves inflammation of the bronchi, making it difficult to breathe during "attacks"
Asthma
Air first enters the body through these two openings, also known as the nostrils.
The nares
This protein in red blood cells is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body
Hemoglobin
what are the tiny hairlike structures that prevent dust and mucus?
the cilia
we loose have a cup of what by breathing everyday?
water
what causes cancer in the respiratory system?
smoking
These are the smallest branches of the airway that lead directly into the air sacs
The bronchioles
This process describes the movement of gas molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
diffusion
the alveoli
how fast is the average sneeze?
10 mph
This term refers to infection of the lungs
pneumonia
This tube located behind the nose and mouth, serves as a passageway for both air and food.
The pharynx
These tiny blood vessels wrap around the alveoli to allow for the exchange of gases with the bloodstream
Capillaries