Respiratory System

Question 0

Cyanosis

Answer 0

Changes in skin color, pale or bluish color of lips and extremities

Question 1

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Answer 1

Emphysema, asthma, and chronic bronchitis

Question 2

Dyspnea

Answer 2

Difficulty breathing

Question 3

Emphysema

Answer 3

Irreversible damage to the lungs causing permanent holes in the lung tissues

Question 4

Epiglottis

Answer 4

Covers larynx when swallowing preventing food from going into airway

Question 5

Influenza

Answer 5

Contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus

Question 6

Lower respiratory tract

Answer 6

Consists of lower trachea, bronchi, and lungs

Question 7

Pneumonia

Answer 7

Acute (sudden onset) inflammation of the lungs

Question 8

Thorax

Answer 8

Closed cavity of the body that contain the structures needed for respiration, extending from the base of the neck to the diaphragm

Question 9

Upper respiratory tract

Answer 9

Consists of nose, mouth, sinuses, pharynx, larynx is, and top of trachea

Question 10

Pleura

Answer 10

Sac covering each lung

Question 11

Larynx

Answer 11

Organ forming a passage to Lungs, holds vocal chords (voice box)

Question 12

Apnea

Answer 12

No breathing

Question 13

Dyspnea

Answer 13

Difficulty breathing