The Lungs
How many lobes are in the right lung?
3
This is also known as the voice box.
The Larynx
Where does the respiratory system start?
Nose and Mouth
An infection caused by bacteria that mainly affects the lungs but can affect any other organ including the kidneys, brain or spine. Its very rare, contagious and fatal if untreated.
Tuberculosis
The airways leading to your lungs get inflamed and fill with mucus. It causes a cough that can last 2 or more weeks.
Bronchitis
How many lobes are in the left lung?
2
This flap prevents food from being aspirated into the lungs.
The Epiglottis
The two tubes that are the main airways into the lungs. They become narrower the closer they get to the lung tissue.
Bronchi
Technical term for whooping cough, is apart of the tdap and dtap vaccines.
Pertussis
A chronic condition that affects the airways in the lungs by narrowing the tubes which carry air into the lungs due to inflammation.
Asthma
The thin layer of tissue that provides cushion and a small amount of fluid to help the lungs breathe smoothly.
Pleura
A muscular tube that connects the nose, mouth and esophagus. This is where oxygen goes when you inhale it.
The Pharynx
The terms for breathing in and out
Inspiration and Expiration
This organ is dome shaped and helps you breathe by contracting and relaxing.
The Diaphragm
Inflammation of the voice box is referred to as...
Laryngitis
This is the central region of the thorax and contains vital organs and structures such as the heart, esophagus and trachea.
The Mediastinum
This is also known as the wind pipe. It connects the bronchi to the lungs.
The Trachea
The smallest bronchi that connect to the alveoli
Bronchioles
The bottom most part of the brain. It helps control vital processes like heartbeat, breathing and blood pressure.
Medulla Oblongata
An accumulation of air in the pleural cavity which causes the lung to collapse.
A chronic genetic disorder caused by both parents carring the same defective gene. It causes abnormally thick mucus that clogs the lungs and pancreas. Incurable and fatal.
Cystic Fibrosis
This part of the brainstem that controls the rate of breathing.
The Pons
These small sacs are where gas exchange takes place. It is also the end point of the respiratory system.
Alveoli
This nerve controls the Diaphragm.
The Phrenic Nerve
Technical term for a nose bleed
Epistaxis