Respiratory System Flashcards
When volume in the thorax cavity increases, the pressure _________.
increases
What is the primary use of our respiratory system?
respiration
What are the 2 main zones of the respiratory system?
conducting and respiratory zone
Where does gas exchange happen?
alveoli
What happens to our diaphragm when we inhale?
It contracts downwards. (looks flatter)
When a molecule from a high concentration area moves to where it is low, what do you call it?
Diffusion
Enphysema is when our _______________.
air sacks is damaged and inflamed
A young girl playing hide and seek went to hide in the unkept and dusty attic. A few minutes later she started wheezing and having diffuclty breathing. What condition does she most likely have?
Asthma
Aside from lungs, give an example of a specialized structure with the same function.
gills or spiracles
The bronchioles is found in what zone?
respiratory
The passageways are lined with pseudostratified columnar epithelium tissue. It is _________ (hint: hair-like structure)
ciliated
Where is mucus produced?
nasal cavity
