Breathing and Respiration

Question 1

What is respiration the exchange of?

Answer 1

• Exchange of gases between the atmosphere, blood and cells

Question 2

What 3 processes is required for respiration to occur?

Answer 2

-Ventilation(breathing)
-External (pulmonary) respiration
- Internal (tissue) respiration

Question 3

How does the cardiovascular system assist the respiratory system?

Answer 3

By transporting gases

Question 4

Structurally, the components of the respiratory system are divided into 2 parts:

Answer 4

1. Upper respiratory system
2. Lower respiratory system

Question 5

Functionally, the components of the respiratory system are divided into 2 zones:

Answer 5

1. Conducting zone
2. Respiratory zone

Question 6

The upper respiratory system consists of the

Answer 6

nose, pharynx, and associated structures

Question 7

The lower respiratory system consists of the

Answer 7

larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs

Question 8

The bony framework of the nose is formed by the

Answer 8

frontal, nasal, and maxillary bones

Question 9

What is the function of the pharynx?

Answer 9

The pharynx functions as a passageway for air and food,
2. provides a resonating chamber for speech sounds
3. and houses the tonsils—which participate in immunological reactions against foreign invaders

Question 10

Regions of the pharynx

Answer 10

Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx

Question 11

The larynx (voice box) is a passageway that connects the

Answer 11

pharynx and trachea

Question 12

The larynx contains_____, which produce____ when they _____

Answer 12

-vocal folds
-sound
-vibrate

Question 13

The trachea extends from the

Answer 13

larynx to the primary bronchi