Respiratory system

Question 1

external respiration

Answer 1

exchange of air in lungs and between capillaries

Question 2

internal respiration

Answer 2

exchange of gases in the cells

Question 3

epistaxis

Answer 3

nose bleeding

Question 4

diphtheria

Answer 4

pseudomembrane on tonsils

Question 5

asthma

Answer 5

caused by combination of genetic and environmental factors

Question 6

bronchiectasis

Answer 6

permanent enlargement of parts of the airways of the lung

Question 7

emphysema

Answer 7

hyperinflation of air sacs due to loss of elasticity

Question 8

copd

Answer 8

characterized by long term breathing problems and poor airflow

Question 9

lung cancer

Answer 9

malignant lung tumor (uncontrolled cell growth

Question 10

atelectasis

Answer 10

collapse or closure of the lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange

Question 11

pleural effusion

Answer 11

disorder with liquid buildup in pleural space

Question 12

pneumothorax

Answer 12

abnormal collection of air or gas

Question 13

pneumonconiosis

Answer 13

lung disease caused by inhaling dust

Question 14

asbestosis

Answer 14

construction dust

Question 15

anthracosis

Answer 15

coal dust

Question 16

silicosis

Answer 16

silicon particles

Question 17

pneumonia

Answer 17

caused by infection with viruses or bacteria, inflammation of lung (alveoli)

Question 18

deep vein thrombosis

Answer 18

formation of blood clot within a deep vein can cause pulmonary embolism (clot to lung)

Question 19

pulmonary embolism

Answer 19

blockage of lungs main artery by a substance that has traveled through bloodstream

Question 20

ventilation perfusion scan

Answer 20

inhalation of radioactive gas for imaging ventilation

Question 21

spirometry

Answer 21

measures lung function (amount and speed in which air is inhaled/exhaled)