Respiratory system

Question 1

Primary functions

Answer 1

To provide oxygen to body tissues for cellular respiration
Remove the waste product carbon dioxide
Help to maintain acid-base balance

Question 2

Secondary functions

Answer 2

Sensing odors

Speech production

Question 3

Conducting Zone

Answer 3

Moves air in/ out of the lungs

Question 4

Respiratory zone

Answer 4

Moves gases in and out of the blood

Question 5

Nose

Answer 5

The major entrance and exit for the respiratory system

Question 6

Pharynx

Answer 6

is the part of the throat situated immediately posterior to the mouth and nasal cavity, and superior to the esophagus and larynx.

Question 7

Larynx

Answer 7

is the cartilaginous structure that connects the pharynx to the trachea and helps regulate the volume of air that enters and leaves the lungs.

Question 8

Trachea

Answer 8

is a tube that connects the pharynx or larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air.

Question 9

Alveolar duct

Answer 9

is a tube composed of smooth muscle and connective tissue, which opens into a cluster of alveoli.

Question 10

Alveolus

Answer 10

is one of the many small, grape-like sacs that are attached to the alveolar ducts.

Question 11

alveolar sac

Answer 11

is a cluster of many individual alveoli that are responsible for gas exchange.

Question 12

Boyle’s Law (formula)

Answer 12

P1V1 = P2V2-Pressure and volume are inversely related.