Lower Respiratory Tract

Question 1

delivers air to and from one of the lungs
five (5) lobes

Answer 1

Secondary Bronchi (Lobar Bronchi)

Question 2

It contributes to the body’s defense against infections

Answer 2

Mucous Gland

Question 3

It essential for the exchange of gasses and plays a role in immune
responses

Answer 3

Capillary Beds

Question 4

It transport deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs

Answer 4

Pulmonary Artery

Question 5

What structure has this function?

● formation and removal of parietal fluids
● lines the thoracic wall
● covers inside the thorax, mediastinum, and diaphragm

Answer 5

Parietal Pleura

Question 6

It transport oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart

Answer 6

Pulmonary Vein

Question 7

Its function is to deliver air to a diffuse network

Answer 7

Terminal Bronchioles

Question 8

The lower respiratory tract _____ oxygen,
_____ the oxygen into the blood, and
_____ of carbon dioxide

Answer 8

receive
transfer
release

Question 9

The _____ are the passageways that connect your windpipe to your right and left lungs.

Answer 9

bronchi

Question 10

The _____ helps moisturize the air you breathe and screen out foreign particles.

Answer 10

bronchi

Question 11

The main functions of this structure are the ff:

● permits the lung to expand and contract
● prevent friction between parietal and
visceral pleura
● produce pleural liquids that act as
lubricants

Answer 11

Pleural
Membrane

Question 12

It carries air to the left lung.

Answer 12

Left Main Bronchus

Question 13

Its function is to conduct air in and out of a pulmonary lobule

Answer 13

Lobular Bronchioles

Question 14

What structure has this function?

● protects the heart and lungs
● houses the organs and tissues in the chest
● provides a base for the muscle attachment

Answer 14

-Thoracic Wall

Question 15

It receives and briefly hold blood returning from either the body (right
atrium) or the lungs (left atrium)

Answer 15

Atrium

Question 16

It contributes to the effective exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

Answer 16

Alveolar Duct

Question 17

It carries air to the right lung.

Answer 17

Right Main Bronchus

Question 18

Its function is to deliver air to millions of alveolar clusters

Answer 18

Respiratory Bronchioles

Question 19

What structure has this function?

● allow optimal expansion and contraction of
the lungs during breathing

Answer 19

Pleura Space

Question 20

What are the five (5) lobes of the lungs?

Answer 20

1. Right Upper Lobe (RUL)
2. Right Middle Lobe (RML)
3. Right Lower Lobe (RLL)
4. Left Upper Lobe (LUL)
5. Left Lower Lobe (LLL)

Question 21

The bronchi _____ and _____ air to and from the lungs.

Answer 21

carry
distributes

Question 22

It ensures that the body receives an adequate supply of oxygen

Answer 22

Alveolar Sacs

Question 23

delivers air into compart mentalized sections of the lungs

Answer 23

Tertiary Bronchi (Segmental Bronchi)

Question 24

It provides protection against external threats

Answer 24

Mucosal Lining

Question 25

What structure has this function?

● covers the surface of the lungs
● allows easy movement of the lung and inflation during breathing
● continuous with parietal pleura

Answer 25

Visceral Pleura

Question 26

It delivers air to a diffuse network. It also serves as a transition between the large cartilage

Answer 26

Bronchioles

Question 27

aiding the processes of breathing
and respiration

Answer 27

Bronchioles

Question 28

The functions of this structure are to pick up incoming energy (oxygen), release outgoing waste product (carbon dioxide), keep the body going

Answer 28

Alveoli