Upper
True or False: the sinuses is part of the lower respiratory system
False
True or False: the Lungs are part of the lower respiratory system
True
System responsible for breathing and gas exchange?
Respiratory System
Commonly known as the "common cold"
Rhinitis
What is the common name for the voice box
Larynx
Which structure resembles an upside-down tree?
The bronchi tubes
What are the first sections of the body's airway?
(2 answers)
Nasal Cavity and Oral Cavity
Chronic disease causes narrowing of the airway and difficulty breathing?
Asthma
what structure in the nose filters, warms, and moistens incoming air?
Nasal Cavity
what muscle beneath the lung's aids with breathing?
Diaphragm
Dangling structure that prevent food from entering the nasal cavity?
Uvula
Bacterial infection of the lungs that can cause night sweats, weight loss and coughing blood?
Tuberculosis
Name three sections of the pharynx from top to bottom
Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx
True or False: The lungs are responsible for gas exchange?
False
( alveoli )
Which Lung is Smaller and Why?
immobile and postoperative patients are at high risk for what condition?
Pneumonia