Guess The Part
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for preventing food and liquids from entering the trachea during swallowing?
Epiglottis
What is the primary role of the cilia in the respiratory system?
Move mucus and trapped particles out of the airways to prevent infection and keep the airways clear.
What viral infection, which can cause severe lung damage, is most commonly associated with severe pneumonia, difficulty breathing, and hypoxia?
Covid-19
A patient presents with fever, dry cough, and shortness of breath shortly after returning from an international trip. What should the healthcare provider suspect, and what steps should be taken for diagnosis?
PCR test or antigen test.
What is the name of the small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place?
Alveoli
How does the diaphragm contribute to the process of forced exhalation?
Relaxing and pushing up against the lungs
What chronic, progressive lung disease, commonly caused by prolonged exposure to pollutants, is characterized by emphysema and chronic bronchitis?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
A smoker is diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) after years of persistent coughing and shortness of breath. What are the potential complications of COPD, and what treatment options could be considered?
Complications of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) include respiratory failure, lung infections, and cardiac problems. Treatment options may include bronchodilators, steroids, oxygen therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation.
What is the name of the flap-like structure that prevents food and liquids from entering the windpipe during swallowing?
Epiglottis
What is the purpose of the mucous membrane lining the respiratory system?
Trap dust, pathogens, and other foreign particles
Which disease is caused by an infection of the lung's alveoli, resulting in fluid accumulation and impaired gas exchange, often treated with antibiotics or antivirals?
Pneumonia
A patient develops severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, and a sudden increase in heart rate after being exposed to cold air. What condition could be at play, and what emergency treatments would be necessary?
Exercise-induced asthma or a cold-induced asthma attack, and emergency treatment may include the use of a bronchodilator inhaler to relieve symptoms.
Which small tubes within the lungs are responsible for transporting air to the alveoli for gas exchange?
Bronchioles
How does the respiratory system work with the cardiovascular system to maintain oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal from tissues?
Delivering oxygen to the blood in the lungs, where it binds to hemoglobin and is then transported to tissues, while removing carbon dioxide from the blood to be exhaled.
Which autoimmune condition involves inflammation and scarring of lung tissue, causing progressively worse shortness of breath and limited lung function?
Pulmonary Fibrosis
A person presents with shortness of breath, wheezing, and tightness in the chest during exercise. What could be the potential cause of these symptoms, and how should it be managed long-term?
Inhalers (bronchodilators and corticosteroids) and avoiding triggers.