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2.3 Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

Importance of forest reserve of the respiratory system

A

reduce substance that can be harmful to the respiratory system

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2
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The air inhaled during breathing may contain substances that can be harmful to the respiratory system.
Give example

A

1.Cigarette tar
2.Carbon monoxide
3.Sulphur dioxide
4.Nitrogen dioxide
5.Haze,dust and pollen

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3
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What and where is cigarette tar found

A

1.Toxic substance
2.Found in cigarette smoke

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4
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What does cigarette tar kill in the air passage way?

A

Kill cells with thorax , pharynx , epiglottis , larynx , bronchioles and alveoli

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5
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Cigarette tar has an increase in production of what in the lungs?

A

Mucus and phlegm

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6
Q

Where is carbon monoxide usually found in?

A
  1. Cigarette smoke
    2.Exhaust gases of motor vehicles
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7
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What happens when monoxide diffuses from the alveoli into the blood capilarries?

A

Combine chemically with haemoglobin to form carboxyhaemoglobin

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8
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Sulphur dioxide that is released into the air normally is produced by

A

Combustion of coal from power stations

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9
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Nitro dioxide that is released into the air is produce by?

A

Combustion of fuels such as petrol and diesel in motor vehicles

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10
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Haze , dust and pollen

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are solid particles which are fine , light and suspended in the air

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11
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Pollen released from anthers into the air is carried

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by the wind over long distance

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12
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What do haze , dust and pollen irritate and what does it cause?

A

Respiratory system
causes diseases such as asthma

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