Respiratory system connect pt 2

Question 1

Disorders of the upper respiratory tract consist of (4)

Answer 1

a runny nose.
pharyngitis.
the common cold.
strep throat.

Question 2

Oxygen is transported in blood most efficiently by combing with

Answer 2

by combining with hemoglobin.

Question 3

A lung infection caused by bacteria which become encapsulated in the lungs is

Answer 3

tuberculosis.

Question 4

A disease in which the alveoli are distended and their walls damaged so that surface areas for gas exchange is reduced is

Answer 4

emphysema.

Question 5

Which lower respiratory tract disorder can be cured through the use of antibiotics that are effective against bacterial infections?

Answer 5

Pneumonia

Question 6

When trying to stimulate breathing, it is better to give a mixture of carbon dioxide and oxygen than only oxygen because

Answer 6

carbon dioxide buildup in the blood stimulates the respiratory center in the brain.

Question 7

When nerve impulses pass to the diaphragm, the diaphragm relaxes and exhalation occurs.
True
False

Answer 7

false

Question 8

sneezing, runny nose and a mild fever.

Answer 8

Common cold

Question 9

coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.

Answer 9

Asthma

Question 10

bronchi are filled with fluid and pus causing coughing and difficulty breathing.

Answer 10

Pneumonia

Question 11

lung cells build tissues around the invading bacterium causing the elasticity of the lungs to decrease.

Answer 11

Pulmonary tuberculosis