Respiratory System

Question 1

A network of organs and tissues that aids in breathing
Consists of blood vessels, lungs, and airways.
Includes also the muscles that propel the lungs
Helps the body circulate oxygen and eliminate waste gases like CO2

Answer 1

Respiratory System

Question 2

Allows air to enter the respiratory system

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Mouth and Nose

Question 3

Holes in the skull that assist control the temperature and humidity of air when we inspire

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Sinuses

Question 4

Muscle that aids in drawing air into and expelling it from the lungs

Answer 4

Diaphragm

Question 5

Bones that encircle and shield the heart and lungs

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Ribs

Question 6

Thin sacs that surround each lung lobe and separate your lungs from the chest wall.

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Pleura

Question 7

Tiny hairs that move in a wave-like motion to filter dust and other irritants out of your airways.

Answer 7

Cilia

Question 8

Tissue flap at the entrance to the trachea that closes when you swallow to keep food and liquids out of your airway.

Answer 8

Epiglottis

Question 9

Hollow organ that allows you to talk and make sounds when air moves in and out.

Answer 9

Larynx or Voice Box

Question 10

The passageway that joins your throat to your lungs.

Answer 10

Trachea

Question 11

These tubes link to each lung at the base of your windpipe.

Answer 11

Bronchi

Question 12

the average number of alveoli in the human lungs

Answer 12

600-800

Question 13

Causative agent of strep throat:

Answer 13

Streptococcus pyogenes

Question 13

Causative agent of strep throat:

Answer 13

Streptococcus pyogenes

Question 14

Causative Agent of Diptheria:

Answer 14

Corynebacterium diphtheriae

Question 15

Causative agent of pertussis:

Answer 15

Bordetella pertussis

Question 16

Causative agent of tuberculosis:

Answer 16

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Question 17

Causative agent of Legionnaire’s disease:

Answer 17

Legionella pneumophila

Question 18

Causative agent of psittacosis:

Answer 18

Chlamydia psittaci

Question 19

Causative agent of Pneumococcal pneumonia:

Answer 19

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Question 20

Influenza

Answer 20

Influenza virus

Question 21

Measles

Answer 21

Measle virus

Question 22

Chickenpox

Answer 22

Varicella-zoster virus

Question 23

Histoplasmosis

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Histoplasma capsulatum

Question 24

an infection in the throat and tonsils caused by bacteria called group A Streptococcus (group A strep)

Answer 24

Strep throat

Question 25

serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make toxin.
a thick grey-white coating that may cover the back of your throat, nose and tongue. A high temperature (fever)sore throat. Swollen glands in your neck. Difficulty breathing and swallowing.

Answer 25

Diphtheria