CH 10

Question 1

moving air in and out of lungs.

Answer 1

Breathing (ventilation)

Question 2

gas exchange between lung alveoli (air sacs) and lung capillaries.

Answer 2

External respiration

Question 3

gas exchange between tissue capillaries and body cells.

Answer 3

Internal respiration

Question 4

Purpose of Respiration events in the body

Answer 4

-cells need oxygen (O2) to release energy from food

-cells excrete carbon dioxide (CO2) as a waste product

Question 5

Respiratory System Consists of Two Tracts

Answer 5

-Upper respiratory Tract

-Lower respiratory Tract

Question 6

Upper respiratory tract includes:

Answer 6

nares (nostrils),

nasal passages,

pharynx

Question 7

Lower respiratory tract includes :

Answer 7

larynx,

trachea,

air passages of the lungs

Question 8

Disorders of reduced air flow or gas exchange:

Answer 8

Asthma