Respiratory System

Question 1

Name two of the main Functions of the respiratory system?

Answer 1

Gas exchange, voice production,
protection (preventing and removing dangerous bacteria and microorganism)

Question 2

Name the 3 main parts of respiratory system?

Answer 2

Three main parts: airways (nose, mouth,
pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi + bronchioles), lungs + muscle of respiration (diaphragm, intercostal muscles)

Question 3

Function of the nose.

Answer 3

The nasal cavity warms, moistens and filters inhaled air

Question 4

Name the two functions of the pharynx?

Answer 4

The pharynx chamber serves both respiratory + digestive functions

Question 5

What is the larynx also called?

Answer 5

The “voice box”

Question 6

What is the respiratory tract lined with?

Answer 6

ciliated mucous membrane

Question 7

What is the difference between External and Internal respiration?

Answer 7

External respiration involves the exchange of gases between the alveoli + capillary the lungs (blood). Internal respiration
involves the exchange of gases between the blood + body cells.

Question 8

How many lobes are in each lung?

Answer 8

right 3, left 2

Question 9

What are the smallest bronchioles called?

Answer 9

terminal bronchioles

Question 10

Name three diseases and disorders of the Respiratory System?

Answer 10

Asthma, emphysema, bronchitis,
cystic fibrosis

Question 11

where in the feet would you find the lungs reflex point?

Answer 11

The lungs reflex point is on the ball of
the foot (both feet)

Question 12

where in the feet would you find the throat reflex point?

Answer 12

You can find it on the front of the big
toe (both feet) at the very base of it

Question 13

Where would you find bronchioli

Answer 13

Lungs

Question 14

What is the function of the respiratory system?

Answer 14

Exchange of gasses - oxygen from the atmosphere into the body and carbon dioxide from the body.

Question 15

A brief description of the lungs. Name one function of the lungs?

Answer 15

The lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax). The main function of the lungs is the process of gas exchange called respiration

Question 16

What is external respiration?

Answer 16

Exchange of gasses from outside the body to the alveoli.

Question 17

What structures keep the trachea supported and open?

Answer 17

C shaped rings of hyaline cartilage

Question 18

12) Give two functions of the larynx.

Answer 18

Takes air from the mouth to the trachea. Contains vocal cords to produce sound

Question 19

Where would you find the pleural cavity and what does it do?

Answer 19

The pleural cavity is the space that lies between the pleura, the two thin membranes that line and surround the lungs. The pleural cavity contains a small amount of liquid known as pleural fluid, which provides lubrication as the lungs expand and contract during respiration

Question 20

Briefly describe how the body takes in oxygen and releases carbon-dioxide?

Answer 20

Air (oxygen) enters the respiratory system through our mouth and nose. Gas exchange takes place in the millions of alveoli in the lungs and the capillaries that envelop them. Inhaled oxygen moves from the alveoli to the blood in the capillaries, and carbon dioxide moves from the blood in the capillaries to the air in the alveoli (diffusion)

Question 21

What reflexology points would you treat and what advice would you give to a mother of a child that has influenza?

Answer 21

Spleen, Thymus, lymphatic system, adrenals, diaphragm, chest, lungs, all toes, pituitary, hypothalamus, intestines. Keep drinking water, keep temp at bay

Question 22

What reflexology points would you treat and what advice would you give to someone suffering from Bronchitis?

Answer 22

Diaphragm, lungs, chest, spleen, thymus, ileocecal valve, shoulder/arm thoracic spine, mid back, lymphatic

Question 23

How would you treat someone with pleurisy?

Answer 23

Points to treat Spleen, Thymus, lungs reflex point, adrenals, Diaphragm, lungs, chest, shoulder/arm thoracic spine, mid back, lymphatic

Question 24

What is pleurisy

Answer 24

Pleurisy is a condition in which the pleura - two large, thin layers of tissue that separate your lungs from your chest wall - becomes inflamed. It causes sharp chest pain (pleuritic pain) that worsens during breathing. Most cases are the result of a viral infection (such as the flu) or a bacterial infection (such as pneumonia).

Question 25

Name the three muscles of respiration

Answer 25

Diaphragm, internal intercostals, accessory muscles.

Question 26

Give two functions of the muscular system.

Answer 26

Movement, stabilize the body, protection, aids circulation, produces heat

Question 27

Where is the diaphragm located in the body and what is its function? And in the feet?

Answer 27

The diaphragm is the primary muscle used in respiration, which is the process of breathing. This dome-shaped muscle is located just below the lungs and heart. It contracts continually as you breathe in and out. In the feet the diaphragm is found just below the ball of the foot, In both feet