Respiratory System
What organ is the main site of gas exchange in the respiratory system?
Lungs
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What condition involves chronic inflammation of the airways?
Asthma
What lifestyle habit should be avoided to protect the lungs?
Smoking
towards the front (of the body)
Anterior
What muscle is primarily responsible for breathing?
Diaphragm
What bone is the longest and strongest in the body?
Femur
What skeletal disorder causes bones to become weak and brittle?
Osteoporosis
What nutrient is essential for strong bones?
Calcium
Away from the point of origin
Distal
What structure connects the larynx to the bronchi?
Trachea
What tissue connects bones to each other?
Ligaments
What respiratory condition inflames the air sacs in the lungs?
Pneumonia
What type of exercise helps improve lung capacity?
Regular physical activity
The suffix -itis means what in medical terms?
Inflammation
What part of the respiratory system filters, warms, and moistens air?
Nose and nasal cavity
What does bone marrow produce?
Red and white blood cells
What joint disorder causes pain and stiffness?
Arthritis
What should you do to keep mucous membranes moist?
Stay hydrated
The abbreviation ABI means what?
Acquired brain injury
What is the process called when the diaphragm contracts and air is drawn into the lungs?
Inhalation
What part of the skeleton includes the skull, spine, and ribcage?
Axial skeleton
What condition involves a sideways curvature of the spine?
Scoliosis
What kind of exercise strengthens bones?
Weight-bearing exercise
What does the term ophthalmology mean?
study of the eyes.