CH19 Fill in the Blanks

Symptoms of a respiratory illness are noticeable because of the ___ ___ and ___ symptoms that typically accompany such conditions.

abnormal breathing, coughing

For severe influenza, ___ may be prescribed at the early onset of symptoms to help shorten the course or lessen the severity of the illness.

antivirals

The function of the ___ is to distribute air throughout the lungs and into the aveoli.

brinchioles

Common symptomatic treatments for a cold include ___, ___, ___, and ___.

decongestants, antihistamines, antitussives and expectorants

The ___ of the lungs allows the capacity to variety wide depending on the need for oxygen.

elasticity

The main function of the lungs is breathing and facilitation of ___ ___.

gas exchange

The respiratory control center, located in the ___ within the brain-stem, automatically controls the rate and depth of breathing depending on the oxygen needs of the body

medulla

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide also helps keep the ___ of our blood balanced.

pH

Gargling with ___ ___ can help provide relief from a sore throat.

warm saline

The functions of nasal mucous membranes are to ___ and __ inhaled air.

warm, moisten