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chapter 15 respiratory system

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inspiration and expiration (first) entrance and exit of air into and out of lungs
internal respiration (third) exchange of gases between blood and tissue fluid
cellular respiration (last) production of ATP in cells
external respiration (second) exchange of gases between lungs and blood
surfactant prevents the alveoli from collapsing.
larynx contains the vocal cords.
glottis opening for airflow into the larynx.
expiration act of expelling air.
tidal volume amount of air involved in normal inhale/exhale cycle.
ventilation The process of breathing
vocal cord fold of tissue in the larynx that creates sound
epiglottis Structure that covers the glottis suring swallowing
Air sacs in the lungs alveolus
vital capacity maximum amount of air moved in or out of the lungs during breathing.
Why is oxygen needed by the body? to produce ATP
The structures that receive air after the trachea is(are) the bronchi
Which structure carries both air and food? pharynx
How are foreign particles trapped to prevent them from entering the lungs? all of these are correct
which of these constricts during an asthma attack? bronchiole
The alveoli all of these are correct
hemoglobin carries O2, co2, hydrogen ions, all of these are correct
Nonfunctional tissues interfere with gas exchange lung cancer
fluid filled aveoli pneumonia
Aveolar collapse due to high surface tension infant respiratory distress
Which body system does the respiratory system aid by providing oxygen so neurons can function properly? nervous system
Which body system helps the respiratory system by protecting the lungs and providing points for breathing muscle attachment? skeletal system
cells build a protective capsule around the bacteria. X-rays can detect the presence of these capsules. tuberculosis
Fibrous connective tissue builds up in the lungs of a person who has inhaled particles. pulmonary fibrosis
A first line of defense against an invasion of the body by pathogens. tonsillitis
This most often begins in the bronchus and is caused by smoking cigarettes. lung cancer
Lungs balloon because air is trapped in the alveoli emphysema
Lobules of the lungs fill with fluid;infection is caused by a bacterium. pneumonia
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