respiratory system Flashcards

1
Q

The respiratory system can be divided into ______.

A

conducting and respiratory zones

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2
Q

Identify structures found in the lower respiratory tract.

A

Trachea

Bronchi

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3
Q

Identify the functions of the respiratory system.

A

Exchange of O2 and CO2 between the atmosphere and the tissues of the body

Plays a role in regulating blood pH

Assists in vocalization and speech

Assists in the removal of carbon dioxide

Produces chemical mediators that activate substances in the blood

Protection from microorganisms

Olfaction

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4
Q

Match the respiratory process term with its definition.

Ventilation

External respiration

Internal respiration

Cellular respiration

A

Movement of air into and out of the lungs

Gas exchange between air in the lungs and the blood

Gas exchange between blood and the tissues

Using oxygen to make ATP from glucose

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5
Q

Identify structures of the upper respiratory tract.

A

Nasal cavity

Pharynx

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6
Q

The two divisions of the respiratory tract are ______.

A

upper and lower respiratory tracts

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7
Q

Identify the functions of the conducting zone of the respiratory system.

A

Humidification

Cleaning air

Warming air

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8
Q

List the correct order of airways from the trachea to the alveoli.

A

Bronchi, bronchioles, respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and sacs

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9
Q

What is the function of the respiratory zone?

A

Gas exchange

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10
Q

The visible part of the nose is primarily composed of _______.

A

hyaline cartilage

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11
Q

The nasal cavity, choana and oropharynx are components of the ______.

A

upper respiratory tract

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12
Q

Indicate the functions of the nose and nasal cavities.

A

Influences voice

Location of olfactory receptors

Warm and humidify air

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13
Q

Warming and humidification are functions of which part of the respiratory system?

A

Conducting zone

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14
Q

Gas exchange occurs in which location in the respiratory system?

A

Respiratory zone

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15
Q

The visible part of the nose is the _____ nose.

A

external

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16
Q

The functions of the segment of the respiratory system called the ______ include cleaning, warming, and humidifying air as it enters the airways. It also contains the olfactory epithelium.

A

nasal cavity

17
Q

Indicate the functions of the nose and nasal cavities.

A

Location of olfactory receptors

Influences voice

Warm and humidify air

18
Q

The three regions of the pharynx from superior to inferior are the

A

nasopharynx

oropharynx

laryngopharynx

19
Q

Which section of the pharynx acts as a passageway for only the respiratory system?

A

Nasopharynx

20
Q

The thyroid cartilage, cricoid cartilage, epiglottis vestibular folds, and vocal folds are associated with the ______.

A

larynx