Chapter 13- The Respiratory System

Question 1

Name the organs of the Respiratory System

Answer 1

Nose
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi
Lungs

Question 2

Respiratory System

Define the Function: Passageways

Answer 2

thy purify, humidify and warm incoming air

Question 3

Define the Structure: Lungs

Answer 3

Apex- the narrow superior portion of each lung
Base- the broad lung area resting on the diaphragm
Left Lung- has 2 lobes
Right Lung- has 3 lobes

Question 4

What is the surface of each lung covered with?

Answer 4

a visceral serosa called the Visceral Pleura

Question 5

The walls of the thoracic cavity are lined by…

Answer 5

Parietal Pleura

Question 6

Define the Function: Pleural Membranes

Answer 6

produce pleural fluid which allows lungs to glide easily over the thorax

Question 7

Name the 4 events of Respiration

Answer 7

1. Pulmonary ventilation
2. External respiration
3. Respiratory gas transport
4. Internal respiration

Question 8

Define: Inspiration

Answer 8

air flowing into the lungs

Question 9

Define: Expiration

Answer 9

air is leaving the lungs

Question 10

Define: Cellular Respiration

Answer 10

is the use of oxygen and production of carbon dioxide by tissue cells

Question 11

Define the Function: Respiratory System

Answer 11

Supplies oxygen to the blood while removing carbon dioxide