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science 9 Flashcards

1
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The most essential organ for respiration

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lungs

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symptoms of tuberculosis

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weight loss, slight fever, night sweats

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symptoms of influenza

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fever, cough, sore throat

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4
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common cold is an Contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract and is usually a result of a viral infection by what virus?

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rhino virus

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5
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small branches of the bronchial tubes that lead to the alveoli

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bronchioles

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6
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risk factors of common cold

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age, time of year, smoking

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7
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upper respiratory tract?

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nose/mouth
pharynx
larynx
trachea
bronchi

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lower respiratory tract?

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lungs
bronchioles
alveoli

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9
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what are the parts of the respiratory system?

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nose/mouth
pharynx
larynx
trachea
bronchi
lungs
bronchioles
alveoli

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10
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what we normally use to inhale and exhale;

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nose

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The end of the trachea is split into two tubes called?

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bronchi

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14
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what are the four phases of respiration

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breathing/ventilation
external respiration
internal respiration
cellular respiration

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15
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A tube through which respiratory gas transport takes place

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trachea

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16
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the process of using oxygen to breakdown sugar in food, producing energy in cells, and releasing carbon dioxide as a waste product

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cellular respiration

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17
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bacteria of pneumonia

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pneumocystis pneumonia

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18
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Influenza is A contagious illness caused by several influenza viruses called what?

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myxovrisu

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19
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tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of xygen and carbon dioxide takes place

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alveoli

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20
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A group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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21
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the two holes in our nose where air passes

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nostrils

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22
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bones that surround and protect your lungs and heart

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ribs

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23
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the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and the blood within the lungs

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external respiration

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24
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functions of the respiratory system?

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Warms and adds moisture to the air you breathe in
Protects your body from particles you breathe in
Allows you to talk
Helps you smell
Balances level of acidity in your body

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25
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hollow areas between the bones in your head that help regulate the temperature and humidity of the air you inhale

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sinuses

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26
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the respiratory system is divided into what two parts?

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upper and lower respiratory tract

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27
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A chronic and allergic condition that makes the breathing airways narrow and swollen, and cause them to produce extra mucus

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asthma

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30
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Can be triggered by long-term exposure to carcinogens such as asbestos and tobacco smoke

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lung cancer

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31
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two types of bronchitis

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acute and chronic

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32
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symptoms of lung cancer

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chest pain, head ache, bone pain

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34
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The inflammation of swelling of the breathing passages, the pathway between the nose, and the lungs

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bronchistis

35
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the larynx is also known as the?

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voice box

36
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causes of asthma

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pollutio, smoking, genetic

37
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blood vessels in the alveoli walls that move oxygen and carbon dioxide

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capillaries

38
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the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the cells

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internal respiration

39
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Refers to any infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, virus, fungi or protozoa in rare conditions

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pneumonia

40
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Long term disease of the lungs caused by prolonged exposure to respiratory irritants like tabacco chemicals and air pollutants

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emphysema

41
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an cause the uncontrolled growth of malignant cells called tumors

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carcinogenic chemicals/carcinogens

42
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: occurs when a patient has nagging cough that lasts for one to three weeks

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acute bronchitis

43
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Opening just behind the nose and mouth and is part of both the respiratory and digestive systems

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pharynx

44
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how many alveoli in the tluungs?

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600 nillion

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46
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Provides an alternate airway for breathing

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mouth

47
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nuscle that helps your lungs pull in air and push it out

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diaphgram

48
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Overall exchange of gases between the atmosphere, the blood and the cells

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respiration

49
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symptoms of emphysema

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tightness in chest, shortness of breath, cough that produces a lot of mucus

50
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brings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide

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respiratory system

51
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the trachea is Lined with _____ to push particles out and _____ to guard it against pressure when breathing

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ciliated cells and cartilage rings

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53
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allows gas exchange to happen

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respiratory system

54
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treatments of emphysema

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There is no cure, but treatments can help with symptoms like: medicines, oxygen therapy, surgery

55
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a filter to catch dust

A

cilia

56
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treatment of tuberculosis

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must take several antibiotics for at least 6 month

57
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One of the leading causes of cancer related deaths among men and women that can result from uncontrolled growth and proliferation of the cells

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lung cancer

58
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how many bronchioles in each lung

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300,000

59
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in the pharynx, Bbothoth food and air passres and is lined with tissues called?

A

tonsils

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61
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nagging cough lasts for 3 months more and happens within 2 consecutive years

A

chronic bronchitis

62
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9th leading cause of death worldwide which can spread through respiration droplets by coughing, sneezing or spitting phlegm

A

tuberculoosis

63
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Filters, warms and humidifies the air we breathe. The hairs and mucus in the nose trap dust, microbes and other particles

A

nose and nasal cavity

64
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that gas that you inhale (21%)

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oxygen

65
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bacteria of tuberculosis

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mycobacterium tuberculosis

66
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Houses the vocal chords and the different muscles used in producing sounds

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larynx

67
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the processthat delivers oxygen to where it is needed in the body and removes carbon dioxide

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breathing

68
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symptoms of common cold

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sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion

69
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how many times do we breathe per day

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about 20,000/22,000 times

70
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the trachea is also known as?

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the windpipe

71
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3 diseases that are apart of COPD

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emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis

72
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Main function is to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream and to excrete carbon dioxide into the air

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lungs

73
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energy in cells

A

Adenosine Triphosphate

74
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diseases of the respiratory system?

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common cold
influenza
pneumonia
truberculosis

asthma
bronchitis
emphysema
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung cancer

75
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detection of tuber culosis

A

sputum test
skin test
chest x-rays

76
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large tubes found at the bottom of the trachea

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bronchi

77
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symptoms of pneumonia

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fever, chest pain, and difficulty breathing

78
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the gas the you exhale (1%)

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carbon dioxide

79
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Can spread globally in seasonal epidemics with severe cases of 3 to 5 million and about 250000 to 500000 annual deaths

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influenza

80
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Has several thin-walled branches called bronchioles

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bronchi

81
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symptoms of bronchitis

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difficulty breathing, coughing with phlegm

82
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78% of the atmosphere

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nitrogen

83
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inspiration: breathing in; expiration - breathing out

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breathing/ventilation

84
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a cartilage found at the top of the larynx, aids in closing it tightly to prevent the passage of food or liquids

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Epiglottis

grade 8 - 4th quarter (8 decks)

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