Word Parts
what is the word part for nose?
nas/o
What is the function of the lungs?
To distribute oxygen to red blood cells and filter out carbon dioxide.
What are an essential organ of respiration and divided into lobes?
Lungs
What is asthma?
A condition where the airways tighten up.
How does the respiratory system interact with the cardiovascular system?
the respiratory provides red blood cells with oxygen.
What is the word part for throat/pharynx?
pharyng/o
What is the function of the diaphragm?
The contraction and relaxation of the muscle makes breathing possible.
What is a dome-shaped sheet of muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdomen?
Diaphragm
What is pneumonia?
It is an infection in one or both lungs where the air sacs become inflamed and fill up with pus.
How does the skeletal system interact with the respiratory system?
The respiratory system provides bones with oxygen so they can function properly.
What is the word part for pleura or side of the body?
pleur/o
What is the function of the trachea?
The role of the trachea is to transport air to and from the lungs.
What is commonly referred to as the throat?
Pharynx
What is pneumonitis?
A condition where the tissues of the lungs become inflamed.
How does the respiratory system interact with the muscular system?
The respiratory system provides oxygen and removes carbon dioxide and water that the muscles produce as a waste product.
What are the word parts for inflammation of the bronchial tube?
bronchitis
What is the function of the epiglottis?
The epiglottis is a lid like structure that sits at the base of the tongue which blocks food from entering the trachea.
What is also known as the voice box?
Larynx
What is tuberculosis?
a bacteria that attacks the lungs and can eventually put a hole in the patients lung, then air or fluid can build up between the chest wall and the lung causing chest pain and shortness of breath.
The respiratory system provides oxygen to promote digestion of food.
What are the word parts for the removal of the larynx or throat?
laryngectomy
What are the function of the bronchi?
The bronchi are two large tubes that branch out from the trachea and convey air into the two lungs.
What has a grape-like structure and is found at the end of each bronchiole?
Alveoli
What is pulmonary fibrosis?
A disease in which the lungs become scarred which causes difficulty in breathing.
How does the respiratory system interact with the nervous system?
The respiratory system provides oxygen to the brain so that it can function properly.