Respiratory System
The area in which air is taken in, warmed, moisturized, and filtered.
Nasal cavity
the large muscle that controls air flow into and out of the lungs
diaphragm
___________ surround our alveoli and allow gas exchange to occur between the respiratory and circulatory systems
capillaries
List the steps of Co2 removal out of the respiratory system
alveoli, bronchioles, bronchi, trachea, nasal cavity
Inflammation of the bronchial tube membrane. can be treated with antibiotics if it is a bacterial infection
bronchitis
The part of the respiratory system that is connected to the nose and mouth and is shared with the digestive system.
Pharynx
As we exhale, the muscles in our diaphragm and along our rib cage:
a) contract
b) relax
c) neither
b) relax
the diaphragm contracts during _____________
(inhalation or exhalation)
Inhalation
amount of air someone can consciously exchange with the environment (inhaling and exhaling)
air capacity
chronic respiratory disease in which the brochial tubes contract and spasm, causing inflammation
asthma
True or False: Diffusion of gases happens in the alveoli.
TRUE
The trachea is lined with rings of this flexible connective tissue. These rings help keep it sturdy and protected
Cartilage
the diaphragm relaxes during ________
(inhalation or exhalation)
exhalation
tiny hairs that move back and forth along the trachea to filter air before it enters the respiratory system.
Cilia
Respiratory illness in which the alveoli in the lungs are filled with fluid. causes shortness of breath and chest pain.
pneumonia
Commonly called the windpipe, this structure is strengthened by rings of cartilage.
trachea
What are the two tubes that lead from the bottom of the trachea to each lung?
The bronchi
Dr. Bronch is performing a lung transplant. He has two lungs sitting on the surgical table and need to know which one is the left lung. How might he determine the difference between the two lungs?
number of lobes
cardiac notch
What gas is exchanged from the alveoli into the capillaries?
oxygen O2
Pete feels terrible! His nose is running, his head is stopped up, and he is coughing. He goes to the doctor, where they listen to his lungs. The doctor tells him his lungs sound clear. Does Pete have an upper or lower respiratory infection ?
upper
These air passages split from the windpipe at the bottom of the trachea and go into the lungs
bronchi
What are the smaller air passages that branch off each bronchi within the lungs?
Bronchioles
Our lungs are made of.....
Tissue
what gas is exchanged from the capillaries to the alveoli?
carbon dioxide
CO2
David is running a fever and coughing up mucus. He goes to the doctor, where he tests positive for flu. The doctor tells him to take tylenol for his fever, but does not write him a prescription. Why?
the flu is a virus
tiny balloon-like sacs where gas exchange occurs
Alveoli
This is a flap that covers the windpipe and helps keep food and water from entering the lungs.
Epiglottis
List the correct order of air flow into the respiratory system. You should have at least 5 words listed.
nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
What percentage is considered a normal O2 saturation?
95% or higher
Is pneumonia an upper or lower respiratory infection ?
lower
tube that connects your upper respiratory and lower respiratory systems
Trachea
DJ - Other name for voice box is
Larynx
Double jeopardy - Tiny hair like structures found inside the lungs that move microbes and debris (dirt) out of the lungs
cilia
Disease in which cavities appear within lungs
Pneumonia
Harry goes to the doctor with a fever and cough. He tests negative for flu and covid. His blood test shows elevated white blood cells. The doctor writes him a prescription for amoxicillin, an antibiotic. What kind of infection does Harry have?
bacterial