SCIENCE Flashcards
Like all other animals, need air to stay alive.
Human
Is found in earths atmosphere and is composed of mixture of gases.
Air
> Is usually confused with breathing.
is the overall exchange of gases.
Respiration
Is just a phase in respiration
Breathing
The body system that gets oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide from the body is the
Respiratory system
Infectious Diseases of the respiratory tract
Common cold
Influenza
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis
Is a contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract and is usually the result of a viral infection by rhinovirus
Common cold
Or flu is a contagious illness caused by several influenza viruses called myxovirus
Influenza
Refers to any infection of the lungs caused by bacteria
Pneumonia
Is caused by the bacteria mycobacterium tuberculosis, which can spread through respiration droplets by coughing, sneezing, or spitting phlegm.
Tuberculosis
Respiratory disorders
Asthma
Bronchitis
Emphysema
Is a chronic and allergic condition that makes the breathing airways narrow and swollen, and causes them to produce extra mucus.
Asthma
Is the inflammation or swelling of the breathing passages (bronchial tubes), the pathway between the nose and the lungs.
Bronchitis
Is a long-term disease of the lungs caused by prolonged exposure to respiratory irritants like tobacco chemicals and air pollution such as factory fumes or coal.
Emphysema
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Is associated with a group of lung diseases