Science Ch.23.2

Question 1

Asthma

Answer 1

A disease in which the air passage of the lungs periodically become too narrow, often with excessive mucus production.

Question 2

Emphysema

Answer 2

A lung disease in which walls of the alveoli break down so less gas can be exchanged in the lungs.

Question 3

Larynx

Answer 3

Protect the lower respiratory tract from aspirating food into the trachea while breathing

Question 3

Lung

Answer 3

Are the organs in which gas exchange takes place between blood and air

Question 3

Pharynx

Answer 3

A long tube that is shared with the digestive system. Acts as a passageway for air to enter the larynx and lungs and food and liquid to enter the esophagus

Question 3

Trachea

Answer 3

Wind pipe. This is a long tube that leads down to the chest.

Question 3

Pneumonia

Answer 3

A disease in which some of the alveoli of the lungs fill with fluid so gas exchange cannot occur

Question 3

Respiration

Answer 3

The process in which your body exchanges gas between the body and the outside air.

Question 3

Ventilation

Answer 3

The process of moving air in and out of the lungs.