factors affecting respiratory system

Question 1

what types of factors affect the respiratory system

Answer 1

environmental conditions genetic factors and pathogens

Question 2

what is the condition where airways of the lungs narrow

Answer 2

asthma

Question 3

what does asthma results from

Answer 3

swelling of the airway or mucus buildup

Question 4

what does asthma make difficult

Answer 4

inhale and exhale normal amounts of air

Question 5

what symptoms result from asthma

Answer 5

shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and wheezing

Question 6

how do environmental pollutants (chemicals, smoke, pollen) impede lung function

Answer 6

damaging cilia or causing
allergies
inflammation
emphysema

Question 7

what are the genetic conditions that impede lung function

Answer 7

cystic fibrosis
lung surfactant insufficiency
asthma

Question 8

what are pathogens that can impede lung function

Answer 8

influenza
tuberculosis
pneumonia

Question 9

what parts of the body does the virus influenza affect

Answer 9

nasal cavity
trachea
bronchi
lungs

Question 10

what happens when the immune system attacks the cells of influenza

Answer 10

results in mucus
pain
and coughing