RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
The tissue which diverts food from the trachea upon swallowing is what?
Epiglottis
TRUE or FALSE? The absorption of oxygen into individual cells is part of respiration.
TRUE
Air entering the lungs terminates in the:
alveoli
A major cause of emphysema as stated in the text is :
cigarette smoking
The muscle tissue assemblage which permits expansion of the lungs is called what?
diaphragm
What takes the place thru the tissues of the alveoli?
Blood going to cells receives O2 Blood coming from the cells releases CO2
TRUE or FALSE? Air entering the lungs is filtering thru the pharynx?
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE? Air enters the lungs thru the esophahus?
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE? External respiration includes expelling CO2 from the cells.
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE? The diaphragm muscles must contract in order to force air our of the lungs (exhale).
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE? The lungs contain elastic muscle tissue to permit inhalation.
FALSE
Reduction of gas diffusion as a result of ____________ alveolar surface area is a medical condition known as emphysema.
decreased
What is the function of the cillia?
remove particles which have entered the lungs and stuck to the bronchial mucus
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the body is accomplished by what system?
respiratory system
The windpipe is a common term for what?
trachea
