Q1: Lesson 2 | Respiratory System Flashcards

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1
Q

Correct order of the respiratory system?

  • Trachea
  • Nose
  • Nasal Cavity
  • Bronchi
  • Pharynx
  • Bronchioles
  • Larynx
  • Alveoli
A

Nose - Nasal Cavity - Pharynx - Larynx - Trachea - Bronchi - Bronchioles - Alveoli

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2
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Which lung is WIDER?

A

Right lung

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3
Q

Which lung is LONGER?

A

Left lung

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4
Q

Is the aerobic breakdown of glucose in the mitochondria to make ATP

A

Cellular Respiration

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5
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Are the organs in animals that exchange gases with the environment

A

Respiratory systems

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6
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Is an everyday term that is often used to mean “breathing”

A

Respiration

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7
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The process of gas exchange between the atmosphere and body cells

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Respiration

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8
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UPPER OR LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT: Nose

A

Upper

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9
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UPPER OR LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT: Nasal cavity

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Upper

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10
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UPPER OR LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT: Sinuses

A

Upper

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UPPER OR LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT: Pharynx

A

Upper

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12
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UPPER OR LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT: Larynx

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Lower

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13
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UPPER OR LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT: Trachea

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Lower

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14
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UPPER OR LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT: Bronchial tree

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Lower

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UPPER OR LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT: Lungs

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Lower

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16
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It is supported by bone and cartilage. It provides an entrance for air.

A

Nose

17
Q

Hair in the nose that filters air

A

Cilia

18
Q

It separates the two nostrils

A

Nasal septum

19
Q

It is posterior to the nose. Its cavity has passageways. It is lined with mucous membrane and help increase the surface area available to warm and filter incoming air.

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Nasal cavity

20
Q

Air filled spaces in skull. It is open to nasal cavity. It is also lined with mucus. Its functions are to lighten the skull and to personate the voice

A

Sinuses

21
Q

It is where food and air pass through. It helps produce speech sounds.

A

Pharynx

22
Q

Flap of tissue that opens and closes when food/air enters the body

A

Epiglottis

23
Q

It is between the pharynx and trachea. It prevents particles from entering the trachea.

A

Larynx

24
Q

Changing tension controls pitch

A

Vocal chords

25
Q

It is anterior to esophagus. It extends to the thoracic cavity. It separates to the right and left bronchi. The inner wall is lined with cilia and mucus

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Trachea

26
Q

How many cartiginous rings does the trachea have?

A

20

27
Q

It is filled with capillaries. Where gas exchange happens.

A

Alveoli

28
Q

How air enters your body. Branched tubes leading from trachea to alveoli.

A

Bronchial tree

29
Q

It is separated by the mediastinum. It is enclosed by diaphragm and thoracic cage (ribs).

A

Lungs

30
Q

How many lobes does the RIGHT lung have?

A

3

31
Q

How many lobes does the LEFT lung have?

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2

32
Q

It is the fluid that covers the lungs. It protects the lungs from bones (ribs) since the lungs are delicate

A

Pleura

33
Q

Flow of air into lungs. Diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract.

A

Inhilation/Inspiration

34
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Air leaving lungs. As muscles relax, air is pushed out of lungs.

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Exhalation