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which medical specialist is known as an ENT

Otorhinolaryngologist

aphonia =

ack of sound/loss of voice

The alveoli are commonly known as:

air sacs

the alveoli re commonly known as

air sacs

Where does gas exchange take place within the respiratory system?

alveoli

where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place within the respiratory system

alveoli

epistaxis =

bloody nose

Which of the following best describes external respiration?

bringing air in and out of the lungs

The first branches off the trachea are called:

bronchi

the first branches off the tracheas are called

bronchi

lower respiratory tract structures

bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, lungs, pleura, diaphragm

Which of the following structures is part of the lower respiratory tract?

bronchial tree

The smallest branches of bronchi are called:

bronchioles

the smallest branches of bronchi are called

bronchioles

What is the major waste product expelled by the lungs during exhalation?

carbon dioxide

what is the major waste product expelled by the lungs during exhalation

carbon dioxide

Which structure is thin hairs that line the nasal cavity?

cilia

which structure is thin hairs that line the nasal cavity

cilia

During the protective swallowing mechanism, what is the role of the epiglottis?

close the laryngopharynx

During the protective swallowing mechanism, what is the role of the soft palate?

close the nasopharynx

Inhalation occurs when the diaphragm does which of the following?

contracts and moves down

Dyspnea =

difficult/painful breathing

dysphonia =

difficulty producing sound

Which of the following best describes internal respiration?

exchange of gases within the cells and bloodstream

whats the difference between internal and external respiration

external bring air from outside environment\ internal exchange of gases within cells

tachypnea =

fast/rapid breathing

What is the function of mucus within the nasal cavity?

filter debris lubricate the inner nose warm and moisten breathed-in air

nasopharyngitis =

inflammation of the nose and throat

laryngitis =

inflammation of the voice box/vocal cords

Apnea =

lack of or no breathing

Which of the following is the essential organ for respiration?

lungs

which organ is essential for respiration

lungs

during the protective swallowing mechanism, what is the role of the soft plate

moves up and backward to close off the nasopharynx

which part of the nose divides the nose into left and right parts

nasal septum

upper respiratory tract structures

nose, pharynx, larynx, protective swallowing mechanism, trachea

What do the vocal cords do while someone is breathing?

open to allow air to pass

The division of the pharynx that can be seen when looking into the mouth is the:

oropharynx

the division of the pharynx that can been seen when looking into the mouth is the

oropharynx

Which medical specialist is also known as an ENT?

otorhinolaryngologist

what is the function of mucus within the nasal cavity

protects and lubricates inner nose/ moistens, warms, and filters air as it enters

What surrounds the alveoli?

pulmonary capillaries

which blood vessels surround the alveoli

pulmonary capillaries

Which medical specialist diagnoses and treats disorders of the respiratory tract?

pulmonologist

which medical specialist diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of the respiratory tract

pulmonologist

Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?

pump oxygen-rich blood through the body

What is the function of olfactory receptors?

receptors for the sense of smell

What is the function of the pleura that surround the lungs?

reduce friction

what is the function of the pleura that surrounds the lungs

reduce friction

Exhalation occurs when the diaphragm does which of the following?

relaxes and moves up

exhalation occurs when the diaphragm does which of the following

relaxes and moves upward

Which lung is larger and has 3 lobes?

right

the lungs are divided into lobes, which lung is larger and has 3 lobes

right

rhinorrhea =

runny nose

what is the function of olfactory receptors

sense of smell

Which part of the nose divides the nose into left and right parts?

septum

bradypnea =

slow/labored breathing

during protective swallowing mechanism, what is the role of the epiglottis

swings downward and closes off the laryngopharynx

inhalation occurs when the diaphragm does which of the following

taking in air as the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward

The pharynx is commonly known as the:

throat

the pharynx is commonly known as the

throat

Which cartilage that protects the larynx is largest?

thyroid

the larynx is protect and supported by nine separate cartilages. which of these cartilages is largest

thyroid cartilage

rhinovirus =

virus of the nasal cavity

The larynx is commonly known as the:

voice box

the division is commonly known as the

voice box

The trachea is commonly known as

windpipe

The trachea is commonly known as the:

windpipe

functions of the respiratory system

Deliver air to the lungs. Convey oxygen from the inhaled air to the blood for delivery to the body cells. Expel the waste products (carbon dioxide and a small amount of water) returned to the lungs by the blood through exhalation. Produce the airflow through the larynx that makes speech possible.


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