Also known as the "windpipe" this is a hollow tube is where oxygen goes down to the lungs.
Trachea
The respiratory system takes in ____________ from and expels _________.
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
What are the two types of masks we talked about in class?
Regular mask
N95
What does COPD stand for? Is it curable?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
No
Only if you get a lung transplant
What is the capital of Colorado?
Denver
Known as the "street sweepers" for the lungs. These hair like structures help remove debris and mucus from the lungs.
Cilia
Why does the lungs have multiple lobes?
Helps the lungs expand
Why should you wear a regular mask?
Protects people around you
What is the main cause of Asthma?
Family History/Genetics
The Ocean
How many lobes are on the right and left side of the lungs?
Right 3
Left 2- make room for the heart
This is a door like structure that allows air to go down the trachea and not the esophagus.
Pharnx
Why should you wear a N95 mask?
Protects you
What chemical is found in Vapes that causes Popcorn lung?
Diacytl
How many feet are in a mile?
5,280
What part of the respiratory system is known as the "voice box."
Larynx
These are tiny blood vessels surrounding the alveoli. They transport oxygen to body tissue and remove carbon dioxide.
Capillaries
Why is a N95 mask effective in preventing people from getting sick?
It seals tight around the nose a mouth not allowing harmful substances in
Stage 4, cancer/tumors spread to other parts of the body.
How many soccer teams are in the MLS?
30
Where is oxygen O2 and Carbon Dioxide CO2 exchanged in the lungs?
Alveoli
What is the role of cartilage in the trachea?
To prevent it from collapsing
Why does wearing a regular mask help prevent people from getting sick around you?
It reduces the spread of viruses. When breathing, coughing, or sneezing the infection will not spread as far.
What parts of the lungs are damaged when diagnosed with COPD.
Bronchiole tubes and Alveoli
How many championships has Michael Jordan won?
6