Anatomy
How many lungs do humans have?
Two
Where does air enter our body?
Mouth/nasal cavity.
Name a respiratory disorder.
What are the larger tubes that branch of the trachea?
The bronchi.
Is the epiglottis opened or closed when we breathe?
Open.
Name two triggers of asthma.
(Any of) Exercise, emotions, dust, strong smells, pollen, pet hair, smoke.
What are the smaller tubes that branch off the bronchi?
What is the process of oxygen entering the blood stream and carbon dioxide exiting the blood stream?
Gas exchange.
Name a respiratory disorder caused by smoking.
Emphysema, lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, popcorn lungs.
Where does gas exchange occur?
Alveoli
Describe where the air travels during inhalation from the trachea.
Trachea-bronchi-bronchioles-alveoli.
Can a person live with only one lung?
Yes.
What is the epiglottis?
The flap at the top of the trachea which stops water and food going into it (so you don't choke).
When the diaphragm is contracted, are we inhaling or exhaling?
Inhaling.
Which part of the lungs is impacted by popcorn lung.
Bronchioles get blocked.