Functions of the Respiratory system
The main function of the Respiratory system is to supply what to the blood?
oxygen
During inhalation the diaphragm is in what position?
contraction
it is filtrates the gases that enters the nose
cilia
respiratory condition that causes difficulty in breathing due to inflammation of the airways
asthma
Which of the following is not a respiratory disease?
bronchitis, arteriosclerosis, emphysema, tuberculosis, vascular disease
arteriosclerrosis and vascular diseases
What are the 7 structures of pathway of the Respiratory System?
Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli
What does it mean to inspire?
diaphragm contracts and increases thoracic space;air flows into the lungs
What does each bronchi divide into?
bronchial tubes
what is COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Which disease causes damaged airways to narrow?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD)
it is a part of pharynx that facilitates in digestive system and respiratory system
epiglottis
What does it mean to expire?
diaphragm relaxes and decreases thoracic space;air flows out in form of carbon dioxide
What air sac does each bronchial tube connect to?
Alveoli
genetic respiratory disease caused by a detective gene that creates thick and sticky mucus that clogs up tubes and passageways
cystic fibrosis/ bronchiectasis
Which disease causes degeneration of alveoli?
Emphysema
What does the mouth and nose do for the Respiratory System?
Allows oxygen to enter body and carbon dioxide to leave
in the activity what represents your diaphragm?
big balloon
known as the wind pipe of the respiratory system
trachea
How thin is the respiratory membrane?
less than 0.5 mm
Which disease causes bronchial tubes to narrow?
Obstructive lung diseases
What is the function of alveoli
where the gases exchange
What happened the the air pressure of the lungs during exhalation and what is the air pressure in the chest cavity?
During exhalation the air pressure in the lungs is low and the air pressure in the chest cavity is high.
strain has not seen in humans before 2019
COVID 19
Give atleast 3 causes of respiratory diseases
smoking, pollution and unhealthy lifestyle