Class #5

Question 1

Primary function of the respiratory system

Answer 1

a fundamental process of life in which O2 is brought into the body the power cellular functions and CO2 is removed as a waste by-product

Question 2

Secondary function of the respiratory system

Answer 2

• protects the body by regulating the body’s pH level. Abnormal levels can lead to acidosis and alkalosis.
• speech

Question 3

Acidosis

Answer 3

can happen when you hold your breath or stop breathing; build up of CO2

Question 4

Alkalosis

Answer 4

hyperventilating; breathing into a bag will help; lack of CO2

Question 5

Foundation of the respiratory system

Answer 5

pelvic girdle

Question 6

5 regions of the vertebral column

Answer 6

1) Cervical
2) Thoracic
3) Lumbar
4) Sacral
5) Coccygeal

Question 7

How many vertebrae are there?

Answer 7

32

Question 8

What is a normal pH level?

Answer 8

7.4

Question 9

How many pairs of ribs are there?

Answer 9

12

Question 10

How many true ribs are there?

Answer 10

7

Question 11

How many false ribs are there?

Answer 11

3

Question 12

How many floating ribs are there?

Answer 12

2

Question 13

How are ribs 1-10 connected to the sternum?

Answer 13

costal cartilage

Question 14

What kind of connection is uses for ribs 2-10?

Answer 14

diarthrodial

Question 15

What vital organs do the ribs protect?

Answer 15

1) Heart
2) Liver
3) Lungs