Lungs
How many lobes in the right lung?
How many lobes in the left lung?
Right = 3 Left = 2
The waste product of respiration?
Co2
Neural centers that control rate and depth are located in the
Medulla
What body cavity can the lungs be found in?
Pleural or thoracic
process of supplying fresh air
ventilation
During exhalation the diaphragm moves what direction
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
superiorly
What is internal respiration?
transfer of oxygen from blood to the body cells and transfer of waste and carbon dioxide from body cells to blood
What is the main function of the nasal cavity?
Moistens, warms, filters
What is the common term for the pharyngeal tonsils.
adenoid
amount of air forcibly expired after a forced inspiration
Vital capacity
Where does air go after it leaves the trachea (when inhaling)?
Primary Bronchi
What is external respiration?
Gas exchange between the air and lungs (alveolus)
abnormal prolonged and deep breathing
hyperventilation
Space between the lungs is called
Mediastinum
absence of breathing, usually temporary
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
apnea
What structure resembles a bunch of grapes?
Alveoli
The taking in of air is called what?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Inhalation
The ear and throat are connected by the _______________
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
eustachian tubes
slow breathing, usually 10 respirations per minute
bradypnea
The base of the lung rests on the _
Diaphragm
The vertical size of the chest cavity is ______________________ by the contraction of the diaphragm.
increased
Air travels from the pharynx to the ________ to the _____ and the _____ finally to the ______ where oxygen is exchanged with the blood stream.
larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli
How does oxygen enter the blood stream?
diffuse across the respiratory membrane in the alveoli into the capillaries
severe dyspnea in any position other than sitting erect or standing
orthopnea