Respirationssystem Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

A

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body

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2
Q

Which organ is the primary site of gas exchange in the respiratory system?

A

The lungs

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3
Q

What is the process by which oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is expelled?

A

Respiration

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4
Q

What is the name of the muscle responsible for breathing?

A

Diaphragm

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5
Q

What is the term for the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs?

A

Alveoli

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6
Q

True or False: The respiratory system also plays a role in regulating pH levels in the body.

A

True

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7
Q

What is the name of the process where oxygen is transported from the lungs to the body tissues?

A

Oxygenation

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8
Q

Which gas do we inhale that is essential for respiration?

A

Oxygen

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9
Q

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

A

Exhalation

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10
Q

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

A

Dyspnea

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11
Q

What is the name of the flap of cartilage that covers the opening of the trachea during swallowing?

A

Epiglottis

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12
Q

Which respiratory disorder is characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes?

A

Bronchitis

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13
Q

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

A

Tidal volume

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14
Q

Which gas is expelled from the body during exhalation?

A

Carbon dioxide

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15
Q

What is the scientific term for the windpipe?

A

Trachea

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16
Q

True or False: The respiratory system is directly responsible for the sense of smell.

A

True

17
Q

What is the name of the process where cells use oxygen to produce energy?

A

Cellular respiration

18
Q

Which part of the brain controls involuntary breathing?

A

Medulla oblongata

19
Q

What is the term for the process of air moving into and out of the lungs?

A

Ventilation

20
Q

Which respiratory disorder is characterized by the narrowing of the airways?

A

Asthma

21
Q

What is the name of the membrane that surrounds the lungs?

A

Pleura

22
Q

True or False: The respiratory system also helps regulate body temperature.

A

True

23
Q

What is the term for the process of gas exchange between the blood and tissues?

A

Internal respiration

24
Q

Which respiratory disorder is characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the lungs?

A

Pneumonia