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Respiratory System (83 cards)

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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

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To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.

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True or False: The diaphragm is a muscle that aids in breathing.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the main organ of the respiratory system.

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lung

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What are the two main types of respiration?

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External respiration and internal respiration.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures is NOT part of the respiratory system? A) Trachea B) Osophagus C) Bronchi D) Alveoli

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B) osophagus

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What is the role of alveoli in the respiratory system?

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To provide a large surface area for gas exchange.

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True or False: The respiratory system works independently of the circulatory system.

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False

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What is the process of moving air into and out of the lungs called?

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Ventilation.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ conducts air from the larynx to the bronchi.

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trachea

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Multiple Choice: Which gas is primarily inhaled by humans? A) Carbon Dioxide B) Oxygen C) Nitrogen D) Helium

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B) Oxygen

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What is the name of the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs?

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Alveoli.

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True or False: The left lung has three lobes.

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False

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What is the role of the pleura in the respiratory system?

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To reduce friction between the lungs and the chest wall.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the voice box located in the respiratory system.

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larynx

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Multiple Choice: Which part of the brain regulates breathing? A) Cerebrum B) Cerebellum C) Medulla Oblongata D) Thalamus

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C) Medulla Oblongata

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What condition is characterized by difficulty in breathing due to narrowed airways?

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Asthma.

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True or False: Carbon dioxide is a waste product of metabolism that must be expelled from the body.

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True

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What is the primary muscle involved in inhalation?

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Diaphragm.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ helps trap and expel foreign particles from the respiratory system.

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mucus

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common respiratory disease? A) Diabetes B) Hypertension C) COPD D) Arthritis

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C) COPD

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What is the term for the inflammation of the lungs often caused by infection?

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Pneumonia.

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True or False: Smoking can lead to long-term damage to the respiratory system.

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True

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What does the term ‘tidal volume’ refer to?

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The amount of air inhaled or exhaled during normal breathing.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the structure that connects the throat to the trachea.

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larynx

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Multiple Choice: Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange? A) Trachea B) Bronchi C) Alveoli D) Pharynx
C) Alveoli
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What is the effect of high altitudes on the respiratory system?
Reduced oxygen availability, leading to potential altitude sickness.
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True or False: The respiratory system does not play a role in regulating blood pH.
False
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What is hyperventilation?
Rapid or deep breathing that decreases carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ helps to warm and humidify the air we breathe.
nasal cavity
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Multiple Choice: Which gas is primarily expelled during exhalation? A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Carbon Dioxide D) Helium
C) Carbon Dioxide
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What is the term for the volume of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal exhalation?
Expiratory reserve volume.
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True or False: The right lung is larger than the left lung.
True
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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
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True or False: The trachea is also known as the windpipe.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _______ are the main organs of the respiratory system.
lungs
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What structure divides the nasal cavity from the oral cavity?
The palate
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What is the name of the tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs?
Alveoli
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not part of the respiratory system? A) Lungs B) Heart C) Trachea D) Bronchi
B) Heart
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What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
To assist in the process of inhalation and exhalation.
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True or False: The bronchi are the main passageways that branch from the trachea into the lungs.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a flap of tissue that prevents food from entering the windpipe.
epiglottis
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What is the role of the mucus in the respiratory system?
To trap dust, pathogens, and other particles.
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Multiple Choice: Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for sound production? A) Lungs B) Larynx C) Pharynx D) Alveoli
B) Larynx
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What is the function of the pleura?
To provide lubrication and facilitate movement of the lungs within the thoracic cavity.
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True or False: The alveoli are surrounded by capillaries for gas exchange.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs.
trachea
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What is the primary muscle involved in breathing?
The diaphragm
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Multiple Choice: Which gas do we primarily inhale? A) Carbon Dioxide B) Oxygen C) Nitrogen D) Helium
B) Oxygen
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What is the term for the process of breathing out?
Exhalation
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True or False: The respiratory system is involved in regulating blood pH.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _______ connects the nasal cavity to the larynx.
pharynx
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What are the two main types of respiration?
External respiration and internal respiration.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures does not participate in gas exchange? A) Alveoli B) Bronchioles C) Trachea D) Capillaries
C) Trachea
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What is the process by which oxygen is transported in the blood?
Binding to hemoglobin in red blood cells.
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True or False: The thoracic cavity houses the lungs.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _______ regulates the rate of breathing.
medulla oblongata
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What is the difference between tidal volume and vital capacity?
Tidal volume is the amount of air inhaled or exhaled in one breath, while vital capacity is the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation.
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Multiple Choice: Which part of the respiratory system filters and warms incoming air? A) Bronchi B) Trachea C) Nasal cavity D) Larynx
C) Nasal cavity
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What is the name of the condition characterized by difficulty in breathing?
Dyspnea
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True or False: Carbon dioxide is a waste product of cellular respiration.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for the production of voice and speech.
larynx
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What is the primary role of surfactant in the lungs?
To reduce surface tension in the alveoli and prevent collapse.
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Multiple Choice: Which respiratory structure leads directly to the alveoli? A) Bronchi B) Bronchioles C) Trachea D) Larynx
B) Bronchioles
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True or False: The respiratory system has no role in thermoregulation.
False
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Larynx
Also known as voice box Hollow tube in the middle of the neck behind the osephagus, in front of trachea
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Trachea
Connects the buccal cavity to the lungs
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Bronchi
Two short branches located at the end of the trachea, carry air into the lungs
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Brochioles
smallest branches of the bronchi
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Alveoli
Air sacs at the end of the bronchioles, where gas exchange takes place
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Diaphragm
Dome shaped muscle which separates the thorax from the digestive system
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intercostal muscles
located between the ribs, help in ventilation
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Pleural Membrane
outer- attached to the ribs inner- covers the lungs
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Aerobic respiration
oxygen+glucose ---->carbon dioxide+water+energy 32 units of ATP produced happens within the cytoplasm and the mitrochondria
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Anaerobic respiration
glucose -----> laticacid+energy 2 units of ATP produced happens in the cytoplasm only
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Latic acid
this is toxic causes cramping if oxygen is replenished, it goes away
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What are the malfunctions
Asthma COPD Emphysema
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Asthma- trigger examples
cigarette smoke atmosperic pollution cold air dust animal fur dust mites pollen exercise stress laughter
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asthma- triggers (what happens)
bronchi of the lungs become inflammed and narrow as the muscles contract increase in the production of mucus
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asthma- symptoms
wheezing short of breath tight chest more coughing then usual
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asthma- symptoms of a severe heart attack
reduce amount of air reach the lungs lips and fingertips go blue
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asthma- monitoring, treatment and care needs
m- peak flow test t- inhalers, prednisolone cn- asthma action plan, hospital appointments
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types of inhalers
preventer inhalers reliever inhalers
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preventer inhalers
work over time only used twice a day contain steriods: fluticason, beclometasane side effects:

Cambridge Technicals Level 3 Health and Social Care Unit 4 (6 decks)

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