Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Primary stimulus for breathing
A
Rising levels of Co2
2
Q
What is the name of the serous membrane that surrounds the lungs
A
Pleural membrane
3
Q
Where does gas exchange occur between air and blood
A
Alveoli
4
Q
What is the name of the disease that is common among heavy smokers
A
Emphasema
5
Q
What disease is characterized by the lungs filling with pus, fluids, and musus
A
Pneumonia
6
Q
What is gas exchange between blood and body cells called
A
Internal respiration
7
Q
Structures of respiratory system in order
A
Larynx Trachea Bronchi Bronchioles Alveoli
