HLTAAP001-The Respiratory System Flashcards
What is the purpose of the nose, mouth and nasal cavity in the respiratory system?
To allow air to get into the body from outside, trap dirt and other impurities and moisten air.
What is the name of the part of the respiratory system that branches off from the bronchi, looks like little branches and leads to the alveoli?
Bronchiole tubes
What do the alveoli look like?
Small bunches of grapes that are microscopic and allow gas exchange.
Where in the body does the diaphragm sit?
Just underneath the lungs in the ribcage.
What is the name of the main muscle that expands and contracts to bring oxygen into the lungs and push carbon dioxide out.
The diaphragm.
The function of the respiratory system is to _________?
supply oxygen to the body and remove carbon dioxide.
What is the voice boxes proper name?
The larynx
What is the best way to improve respiratory health?
Quit smoking
A major disease of the respiratory system is?
Lung cancer, asthma, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) etc..
What is the trachea?
A muscular, mucous lined tube with cartilage rings to keep open that moves air from the larynx to the bronchi.
Where are the lungs located?
Inside the thoracic cavity and deep to the lungs.
Is this statement correct?
The alveoli are located inside the lungs and allow gas transfer to the blood.
Yes this is correct.
What is the difference between inhalation and exhalation?
Inhalation: Breathing in
Exhalation: Breathing out
What type of blood vessels sit near the alveoli to allow the gas to transfer in and out of the blood?
Capillaries
Is the heart a part of the respiratory system?
No it is not, it is connected to the respiratory system via the blood vessels but the blood vessels and heart are not technically a part of the respiratory system.
