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Pulmonary System Flashcards

1
Q

What is the main function of the pulmonary system?

A

To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.

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True or False: The pulmonary system includes the lungs, trachea, bronchi, and diaphragm.

A

True

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What is the role of the alveoli in the pulmonary system?

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To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.

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4
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Fill in the blank: The trachea is also known as the _________.

A

windpipe

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5
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Which muscle contracts during inhalation to expand the chest cavity?

A

Diaphragm

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What is the process called when oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is released?

A

Respiration

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7
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What is the purpose of the cilia in the respiratory system?

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To filter out foreign particles and mucus.

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What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

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Dyspnea

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What is the average number of breaths per minute in a healthy adult at rest?

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12-20 breaths per minute

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10
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Which gas is exchanged through the alveoli during respiration?

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Oxygen and carbon dioxide

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What is the term for the process of breathing out air from the lungs?

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Exhalation

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12
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What is the function of the bronchi in the pulmonary system?

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To carry air from the trachea to the lungs.

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13
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True or False: The pulmonary system is responsible for regulating body temperature.

A

False

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14
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What is the primary muscle used during forced exhalation?

A

Abdominal muscles

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15
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Fill in the blank: The exchange of gases between the blood and tissues is known as _________.

A

Internal respiration

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16
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What is the purpose of surfactant in the alveoli?

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To reduce surface tension and prevent alveolar collapse.

17
Q

What is the term for the volume of air inhaled and exhaled during normal breathing?

A

Tidal volume

18
Q

Which structure in the lungs is responsible for gas exchange with the blood vessels?

A

Alveoli

19
Q

True or False: The pulmonary system is part of the cardiovascular system.

A

False

20
Q

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

A

To provide oxygen to the body and remove carbon dioxide.

21
Q

Fill in the blank: The process by which oxygen and nutrients are delivered to tissues and waste products are removed is called _________.

A

Gas exchange

22
Q

Which part of the brain controls the rate and depth of breathing?

A

Medulla oblongata

23
Q

What is the primary gas exchanged in the alveoli during respiration?

A

Oxygen

24
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True or False: The pulmonary system is essential for the body’s immune defense.

A

True

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