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Respiratory System

How do the respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together? The respiratory system takes in oxygen and releases CO2 which the cardiovascular system then pumps blood to transport oxygen to cells and carry CO2 away
Correct order of the respiratory system track Nose/Mouth - Pharynx - Larynx - Trachea - Bronchi - Bronchioles - Alveoli
Structure that prevents food from entering the air passage to the lungs Epiglottis
Why is it more beneficial to breath through the nose than the mouth? Our hairs (cillia) filter the air and our noses warm up the air.
Large muscles involved in breathing that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity Lungs
Which lung is larger? Why? Right is larger because of the cardiac noth on the left side
Where does the actual exchange of gases happen in the respiratory system The alveoli
Cavity of the body houses the respiratory system Thoracic
mechanism by which gas exchange occurs Respiration
Responsible for keeping the trachea on open airway C-Shaped cartilage rings
How many alveoli are there in the lungs 300-600 mil.
Why is alveoli size important Maximizes surface area + creates thin walls for diffusion
Function of Nasal Cavity Oxygen first enters the body, gets filtered and warmed.
Function of Oral Cavity Another way air can enter the body.
Function of Pharynx Gathers air after it is passed through the nose
Pharynx AKA throat
Function of Epiglottis Prevents food from entering the air passages to lungs
Function of Larynx Routes air and food into right canals. Vibrates from air causing speech
Larynx AKA Voice box
Function of Trachea Connects the mouth/nose to the lungs
Function of Bronchi Connects trachea to lungs
Function of Bronchiole Connects bronchi to the alveoli
Function of Alveoli Fill up with air from breathing. Oxygen is used and CO2 is released. EXCHANGE
Function of Lungs Gas exchange takes place here. Oxygen is used CO2 is released. Moves via diffusion.
Cause of Asthma Inflammation of the airways. (genetics or environmental factors)
Cause of Bronchitis Cold and flu worsening. Could also be long term smoking.
Cause of COPD Long term lung irritants like smoke, pollution, dust, etc.
Cause of Covid-19 Infected with coronavirus 2, spread through person to person contact.
Cause of Cystic Fibrosis A mutation to the CFTR gene. Affects the salt and water balances of the body.
Cause of Influenza Influenza virus (A,B,C,D) infected through coughing, sneezing, talking, or touching contaminated surfaces.
Cause of Lung Cancer Smoking/Use of carcinogens. Anything harmful in the air that could damage the lungs.
Cause of Pleural Mesothelioma Long term exposure to asbestos.
Cause of Pneumonia Bacteria, viruses, fungi, or even accidentally inhaling vomit.
Cause of Tuberculosis The bacteria mycobacterium becomes airborne after someone who has it coughs or sneezes.
Symptoms of Asthma Wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness
Symptoms of Bronchitis Persistent cough, chest tightness, wheezing
Symptoms of COPD Shortness of breath, chronic coughing with mucus, wheezing
Symptoms of Covid-19 Fever/chills, cough, sore throat, loss of taste/smell
Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis Clogged airways due to mucus, respiratory issues, digestive problems
Symptoms of Influenza Fever/chills, cough, sore throat
Symptoms of Lung Cancer Persistent cough, coughing up blood, chest pain that gets worse with breathing
Symptoms of Pleural mesotherlioma Shortness of breath, chest pain, persistent cough
Symptoms of Pneumonia Fever, cough, fatigue
Symptoms of Tuberculosis Bad cough, coughing up blood, chest pain.
The left lung has ? lobes 2
The right lung has ? lobes 3
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