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Respiratory (Updated)

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To provide moisture for the air entering the body the naso-lacrimal ducts drain tears from the eye into   the nose  
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A new strain of tuberculosis that is resistant to drug therapy has created concern that tuberculosis will become   a widespread infectious disease  
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The left lung has how many lobes?   two lobes  
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Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and tuberculosis can lead to   chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)  
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The nasal cavities are lined with   a mucous membrane and have a rich blood supply.  
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The right lung has how many lobes?   three lobes  
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The nasal septum divides the nose into two hollow spaces called   nasal cavities  
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Another name for influenza or flu is a   viral infection  
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The inner surfaces of alveoli are covered with a lipid substance that helps to prevent them from collapsing. The substance is called   surfactant  
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An inflammation or infection of the lungs characterized by exudate in the alveoli is called   Pneumonia  
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The pharyngeal tonsils are located in the   nasopharynx  
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The correct name for the voice box is the   larynx  
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In order to carry air to both lungs, the trachea branches into two tubes called   bronchi  
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When cells use oxygen and nutrients to produce energy, water, and carbon dioxide, the process is called   cellular respiration  
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A noninfectious, chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the alveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity is   emphysema  
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The leading cause of cancer death in both men and women is   lung cancer  
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There is no symptoms in the early stages and prognosis is poor   Lung cancer  
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The esophagus and trachea branch off of the   laryngopharynx  
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The structures that allow for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and blood are   alveoli  
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The membrane or sac that encloses each lung is a   pleura  
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A respiratory disorder caused by a sensitivity to an allergen is   asthma  
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The correct term for a nosebleed is   epistaxis  
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Tiny hair like structures in the nasal cavities that push trapped particles toward the esophagus so they can be swallowed is called   cilia  
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What happens to air in the nasal cavity   It is warmed, moistened, and filtered,  
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It closes during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the respiratory tract   Function of the epiglottis  
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The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and bloodstream is called   external respiration  
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The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body cells and the bloodstream is called   internal respiration  
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Fatigue, fever, night sweats, weight loss, hemoptysis, chest pain is symptoms of   (TB) tuberculosis  
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A respiratory disorder usually caused by a sensitivity to an allergen   asthma  
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Inflammation of the bronchi and bronchial rubes is called   bronchitis  
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Any chronic lung disease that results in obstruction of the airways is called   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)  
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A non infectious, chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the alveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity is called   emphysema  
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A highly contagious, viral infection of the upper respiratory system is called   influenza (Flu)  
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An inflammation or infection of the lungs characterized by exudate (build up of fluid) in the alveoli is called   pneumonia  
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An inflammation of the larynx and vocal cords is called   laryngitis  
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A disease with a poor prognosis   lung cancer  
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Inflammation of the pleura, or membranes, of the lungs is called   pleurisy  
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Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the upper respiratory tract is called a/an   upper respiratory infection (URI  
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A disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis is called   tuberculosis (TB)  
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An inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the sinuses is called   sinusitis  
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An inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes is called   rhinitis  
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How many minutes of oxygen supply does the body have   4-6 minutes  
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The nasal septum divides the nose into two hollow spaces called   nasal cavities  
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The nasal cavities are lined with a substance that has a rich blood supply, what is it called   a mucous membrane  
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The largest layer of cartilage on the larynx, the thyroid cartilage, is commonly called   the Adam's apple.  
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A series of C-shaped cartilages, open on what surfaces to help keep the trachea open   dorsal or back surfaces  
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Alveoli are made of one layer of what kind of tissue that contains a rich network of blood capillaries   squamous epithelial  
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During expiration, the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles   relax  
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The process of respiration is controlled by the respiratory center in what area of the brain   medulla oblongata  
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An increased amount of carbon dioxide in the blood causes the rate of inspirations to   increase  
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To stop a nose bleed, compress the nostrils and tilt the head   slightly forward  
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Most upper respiratory infections that are also highly contagious are caused by a   virus  
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Treatment methods for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is   bronchodilators, cough medications, and mucolytics  
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They are lined with a mucous membrane, provide resonance for the voice and warm and moisten air.   Sinuses  
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An inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane, resulting in a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and congestion is called   rhinitis  
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The membrane or sac that encloses each lung is a   pleura  
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The insertion of a tube into the lung to aid breathing is called a   thoracentesis  
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A CPAP mask is mainly used for the disorder known as   sleep apnea  
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Symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) are   fatigue, fever, night sweats, weight loss, hemoptysis, and chest pain  
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What is the main cause of emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer   smoking  
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Caused by a blockage in the air passage that occurs when the muscles that keep the airway open relax and allow the tongue and palate to block the airway   sleep apnea  
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Caused by a disorder in the brain's respiratory control center   central sleep apnea  
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The nose has two openings called   nostrils or nares  
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The larynx contains two folds, called   vocal cords  
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