The Respiratory System

Question 1

It is the process wherein food is broken down in the cells with the help if oxygen to release energy.

Answer 1

Respiration

Question 2

It can be simply defined as the physical process of inhalation and exhalation wherein oxygen is obtained and carbon dioxide is expelled, respectively.

Answer 2

Breathing

Question 3

It is the gas exchange that occurs between the alveoli of the lungs and blood.

Answer 3

External Respiration

Question 4

It is when the blood transports the oxygen from the alveoli to the cells, and carbon dioxide is transported from the cells to the alveoli.

Answer 4

Transport of respiratory gases

Question 5

It is the gas exchange that occurs between the blood and cells.

Answer 5

Internal Respiration

Question 6

What are the two human respiratory systems?

Answer 6

The upper respiratory tract and the lower respiratory tract

Question 7

It is the holes in your nose and the first entry of the inhaled air.

Answer 7

Nostrils or nares

Question 8

What are the three regions of the cavity?

Answer 8

Vestibule region, Respiratory region, and Olfactory region

Question 9

It is lined with mucus that traps microorganisms and other debris in the inhaled air. It serves as the first line of defense against foreign invaders that may enter the body.

Answer 9

Vestibule Region

Question 10

It warms the inhaled air so that its temperature comes close to the normal body temperature (37 degrees celsius).

Answer 10

Respiratory Region

Question 11

It is composed of highly sensitive cells that send the stimulus (smell) to the brain and aid in determining the smell.

Answer 11

Olfactory Region

Question 12

It is also known as the throat.

Answer 12

Pharynx

Question 13

What are the three parts of the pharynx?

Answer 13

Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, and Laryngopharynx

Question 14

It serves as a common chamber for the inhaled air and ingested food.

Answer 14

Pharynx

Question 15

This makes sure that the bolus will go to the food pipe.

Answer 15

Epiglottis

Question 16

It is also known as the voice box.

Answer 16

Larynx

Question 17

It is open when a person is breathing to allow air to go into the lungs. And it is closed when speaking.

Answer 17

Larynx

Question 18

It is also known as the windpipe.

Answer 18

Trachea

Question 19

It is surrounded with hyaline cartilage that gives strength and flexibility to the tracheal muscles.

Answer 19

Trachea

Question 20

It is the entry point of the air to the lungs.

Answer 20

Bronchi

Question 21

It is the smaller branches of the bronchi.

Answer 21

Bronchioles

Question 22

These are grape-like structures and the actual site of gas exchange.

Answer 22

Alveoli

Question 23

It is a process wherein substances move from an area of high concentration to one of lower concentration.

Answer 23

Diffusion

Question 24

It is when each individual exerts pressure.

Answer 24

Partial Pressure

Question 25

It is the sum of all partial pressures.

Answer 25

Total Pressure

Question 26

What is the complex structure called once the oxygen is bound to hemoglobin?

Answer 26

Oxyhemoglobin

Question 27

What is the complex structure called once the carbon dioxide is bound to hemoglobin?

Answer 27

Carbaminohemoglobin

Question 28

It is the case that protects the lungs.

Answer 28

Rib cage

Question 29

It is the bone found on the chest at the center.

Answer 29

Sternum

Question 30

It is the one surrounding the lungs.

Answer 30

Ribs

Question 31

It is a bone found at the dorsal (back) side.

Answer 31

Vertebrae

Question 32

These are located between the bones.

Answer 32

Intercostal Muscles

Question 33

It moves down during inhalation to accommodate the inhaled air.

Answer 33

Diaphragm

Question 34

It is a process wherein the diffusion of gases can occur across their skin surfaces.

Answer 34

Cutaneous Respiration

Question 35

This is the reddish part of the fish.

Answer 35

Gills

Question 36

It is the mechanism where the blood and water flow in the opposite direction.

Answer 36

Countercurrent exchange

Question 37

It is the mechanism where the blood and water flow in the same direction.

Answer 37

Concurrent exchange

Question 38

It is when the airways become narrow, and swelling is evident.

Answer 38

Asthma

Question 39

The alveoli in one or both lungs are inflamed and filled with fluid or pus.

Answer 39

Pneumonia

Question 40

It is when the airflow from the lungs is obstructed.

Answer 40

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Question 41

It is the abnormal growth of lung cells.

Answer 41

Lung cancer