Respirationssystem Flashcards
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body
Which organ is the primary site of gas exchange in the respiratory system?
The lungs
What is the process by which oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is expelled?
Respiration
What is the name of the muscle responsible for breathing?
Diaphragm
What is the term for the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs?
Alveoli
True or False: The respiratory system also plays a role in regulating pH levels in the body.
True
What is the name of the process where oxygen is transported from the lungs to the body tissues?
Oxygenation
Which gas do we inhale that is essential for respiration?
Oxygen
What is the term for the process of breathing out air from the lungs?
Exhalation
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
Dyspnea
What is the name of the flap of cartilage that covers the opening of the trachea during swallowing?
Epiglottis
Which respiratory disorder is characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes?
Bronchitis
What is the term for the volume of air inhaled and exhaled during normal breathing?
Tidal volume
Which gas is expelled from the body during exhalation?
Carbon dioxide
What is the scientific term for the windpipe?
Trachea