General Respiratory
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
Respirations.
What is the large, muscular sheet that seperates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a crucial rule in breathing?
Diaphragm.
Which gas is primarly responsible for triggering the need to breathe?
Carbon Dioxide.
In which part of the respiratory system does gas exchange with the blood occur?
Alveoli
What is the term for the flap of cartilage that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway?
Epiglottis.
What is the process by which oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is expelled from the body?
Respiration.
What is the term for a medical condition characterized by the narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing?
Asthma.
What is the purpose of mucus in the respiratory system?
To trap dust and pathogens.
What is the term for the inflammation of the airways, often caused by viral or bacterial infections?
Bronchitis.
The exchange of gases in the respiratory system is driven by differences in the concentration of gases, known as:
Diffusion.
What are the main components of the respiratory system?
Lungs, Trachea, Bronchi, etc.
The voice box, which contains the vocal cords, is also known as the:
Larynx.
What is the term for the process of bringing air into the lungs?
Inhalation.
What is a function of the respiratory system?
Gas Exchange, Vocalization, Sense of Smell, etc.
Which part of the respiratory system filters and humidifies the air we breathe?
Nasal passages.
What is the main organ of the respiratory system responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Lungs.
Which respiratory disorder is often caused by long-term smoking and is characterized by the destruction of lung tissue and reduced elasticity?
Emphysemia.
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli occurs across:
Capillaries.
The process of exhaling air from the lungs is known as:
Expiration.
Which of the following is a bacterial infection that can lead to inflammation and fluid accumulation in the air sacs of the lungs?
Pneumonia.
The tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place are called:
Alveoli.
Which part of the respiratory system is commonly known as the "windpipe"?
Trachea.
Which gas is essential for cellular respiration and energy production in the body?
Oxygen.
Which of the following is a common respiratory disorder that often involves inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to wheezing and shortness of breath?
Asthma.
Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling the rate and depth of breathing?
Medulla Oblongata.