Respiratory System

Question 1

Know what the respiratory system resembles.

Answer 1

A large inverted tree

Question 2

Know what the trachea resembles.

Answer 2

A large trunk

Question 3

Know what the bronchi resemble.

Answer 3

Two main branches

Question 4

Know what the bronchioles resemble.

Answer 4

Smaller branches

Question 5

Know what the alveolar sacs resemble.

Answer 5

Leaves

Question 6

Know what the function is of the respiratory system?

Answer 6

To oxygenate the blood and remove carbon dioxide

Question 7

Know what the upper respiratory system is composed of?

Answer 7

Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, and Nasal cavity

Question 8

Know what the function of the mucosal lining?

Answer 8

Produce 125 mL of mucus per day, and
protect the respiratory tree

Question 9

Know what the function is of the mucus?

Answer 9

Purify air by trapping irritants

Question 10

Know what separates the nose into two cavities?

Answer 10

The Nasal septum

Question 11

Know what the purpose of the mucous membrane?

Answer 11

Warm and moisten air

Question 12

Know what the purpose is of the cilia?

Answer 12

Catch and remove debris

Question 13

Know what the function is of the nose?

Answer 13

Provides sense of smell and drainage for tears

Question 14

Know what the lower respiratory system is composed of?

Answer 14

Trachea, Bronchial tree, and lung

Question 15

Know what lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs?

Answer 15

Pleural cavity

Question 16

Know what the trachea is also known as?

Answer 16

Windpipe

Question 17

Know why the right bronchus is bigger than the left?

Answer 17

Due to displacement

Question 18

Know what separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity?

Answer 18

Diaphragm

Question 19

Know how many lobes the lungs are divided into?

Answer 19

5 Lobes three on the right and two on the left

Question 20

Know what the function is of the lungs?

Answer 20

Breathing and pulmonary ventilation

Question 21

Inspiration

Answer 21

Movement of air into the lungs

Question 22

Expiration

Answer 22

Movement of air out of the lungs

Question 23

Know what the action of inspiration and expiration is?

Answer 23

Respiration

Question 24

Know what are the gases the air is composed of and their percentage?

Answer 24

Oxygen 21%, Nitrogen 79%, and Carbon dioxide 0.5%

Question 25

Know what contains the respiratory center that’s located in the brainstem.

Answer 25

Medulla

Question 26

Know how much air is exhaled?

Answer 26

500 milliliters

Question 27

Know how much air capacity the lungs have?

Answer 27

5 Liters

Question 28

Know what are some symptoms of upper respiratory disorders and conditions.

Answer 28

Abnormal breathing and coughing

Question 29

Know what are some disorders and conditions of the upper respiratory system.

Answer 29

Contagious infections, Smoking, Environmental factors