Chapter 9 Review

Question 0

The upper respiratory system includes the

Answer 0

Nose(nasal cavities), mouth, sinuses, pharynx, and larynx

Question 1

Two spongy organs divided into three lobes in the right– and two lobes in the left —

Answer 1

Lungs

Question 2

Nasal discharge is frequently present in infections, inflammation and allergic respiratory reactions

Answer 2

Frequent symptoms of the common cold: it is also present in other respiratory disorders and can be a serious symptom of a chronic problem

Question 3

Common symptoms of the common cold

Answer 3

Rhinorrhea, watery eyes, stuffy head, sore throat, sneezing and fever

Question 4

An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the sinuses

Answer 4

Sinusitis

Question 5

Often leads to sinusitis. Drainage system becomes blocked.

Answer 5

Sinusitis

Question 6

Symptoms of sinusitis

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Sinus inflammation, tiredness, night cough, rhino rrhea, nasal congestion and sore throat

Question 7

Inflammation of the throat: aka sore throat

Answer 7

Pharyngitis

Question 8

Treatment for pharyngitis

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Throat lozenges, antiseptic or salt water gargles and analgesics. Antibiotics for strep throat