med term N I G G A
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.
