Primary Functions
The first function most associate with the respiratory system is exchanging what TWO important gases?
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
The reason that your lungs expand and contract are thanks to the...
Diaphragm
This type of respiration is what you typically think of, breathing in and out
External respiration
What is the structure that makes sure food does not travel down your respiratory tract?
Epiglottis
Not getting enough oxygen to the body? You likely have this condition...
Hypoxia
This function of the respiratory system is allowing me to read this question out loud!
Produce vocal sounds
The right lung is bigger than the left. This is due to the...
Cardiac Notch
This type of respiration actually takes place in blood vessels where the diffusion of gasses take place across membranes
Internal respiration
This structure houses the vocal cords and is commonly referred to as the "voice box"
Larynx
Not getting any oxygen in or letting any carbon dioxide out? You are suffering from...
Asphyxia
This function of the respiratory system works in tandem with the OLEFACTORY system...
Sense of SMELL
The smallest "branch" at the furthest ends of the bronchial tree are these structures
Bronchioles
Laryngitis
This is the largest passage in the respiratory system that connects from the base of the neck to the beginning of the bronchial tree
Trachea
If you snore, you likely have a partially obstructed airway. This condition is referred to as...
Sleep Apnea
Closely connected to the heart, the lungs have the very important job of maintaining ________________ by keeping gasses balanced in the blood
Blood pH
The physical site where gasses are exchanged in the lungs is in the...
Alveoli
This type of doctor knows all things Ear, Nose, and Throat as they are interconnected!
Otolaryngologist
***A blood clot that can travel to the lungs and disrupt the proper flow of air during inhalation/exhalation is known as...
Pulmonary Embolism
Oh no! Your lung has collapsed due to too much fluid or an excessive force! This condition is known as...
Pneumothorax