Respiratory System Flashcards

1
Q

What goes into the respiratory system? What is expelled out of the respiratory system?

A

Oxygen INHALED
Carbon Dioxide EXHALED

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2
Q

What is the order of inhalation of the upper airway?

A

Nose, Pharynx, Larynx

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3
Q

What is the order of inhalation of the lower airway?

A

Trachea, Bronchus, Bronchiole, Alveoli

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4
Q

What can be the result of blockage in the upper airway?

A

Can result in rapid unconsciousness or death

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5
Q

What direction does your ribs, diaphragm and lungs move in during INSPIRATION?

A

Ribs lift up, diapragm moves down, lungs expand

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What direction does your ribs, diaphragm and lungs move in during EXPIRATION?

A

Ribs contract, diaphragm moves up, lungs decrease in size

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7
Q

What does the epiglottis control?

A

Covers the trachea when swallowing so food does not enter the lungs

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8
Q

What is the purpose of alveoli?

A

Exchange CO2 for O2

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9
Q

What structure divided the nasal cavity?

A

Septem

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