Zoology Lesson 8 Flashcards
What is the Primary Task of the Respiratory system ?
exchange of gases
What are the two type of gas involve in the exchange of gas?
Oxygen
& Carbon dioxide
T/F
The importance of the Respiratory system lies on the need of constant supply of oxygen required both by the brain and heart
True
T/F
Respiration occurs even without our conscious control
True
Complete the Process of breathing;
Breathing in:
___________ or inhalation
Breathing out:
___________ or exhalation
inspiration
expiration
Air passes through this organ
Nose
Complete the statement
The nose contains ______ and is lined
with a _______ membrane.
Hairs;
Mucous
This organ of the Respiratory system serves as a passageway for both air and food.
Pharynx
T/F
The tonsils and adenoids are found in the pharynx. These glands destroy the bacteria trapped in the mucous.
True
Enumerate the organs in the Respiratory system
Nose
Pharynx
Trachea
Bronchi and Bronchioles
Alveoli
In which organ does the gas exchange occur?
Alveoli
Trachea is also known as the______
Windpipe
It is the passageway to the lungs
Trachea
The trachea branches out into two passageways leading to the lungs.
What do you call these passageways?
Bronchi (bronchus, single)
The bronchi again branch out into smaller tubes called __________.
Bronchioles.
T/F The Bronchioles give the lungs its sponge like quality
False. The Alveoli give the lungs its sponge like quality
Complete the statement
Meanwhile, _____ ______ which is produced during metabolism goes from the body cells
Carbon dioxide
Give at least 2 of the common diseases of the Respiratory system
Asthma
Emphysema
Bronchitis
Tuberculosis
is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes breathing problems when the airways become narrowed by inflammation or blocked by mucus.
Asthma
A disease that occurs when the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs lose their elasticity.
Emphysema
is a condition that develops when the windpipe (bronchial tube) gets irritated or inflamed
Bronchitis
a bacterial lung disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis
