Respiratory System

Front

What is the process by which gas exchange occurs in the respiratory membrane?

Back

Simple diffusion.

Front

What condition is characterized by inflammation of the vocal folds, causing swelling?

Back

Laryngitis.

Front

Which part of the respiratory system collects air from the environment and heats/moistens it before entering the body?

Back

Nose.

Front

What is the correct order of air flow during inhalation through the following structures: larynx, nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea?

Back

Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea.

Front

What do the body's cells need to survive besides food, water, and chemicals?

Back

Oxygen.

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate gas exchange, primarily oxygen intake and carbon dioxide removal.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in the respiratory process?

Back

The diaphragm contracts to create a vacuum that pulls air into the lungs.

Front

What is the significance of the alveoli in the lungs?

Back

Alveoli are the sites of gas exchange, allowing oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to be expelled.

Front

What is asthma and how does it affect the respiratory system?

Back

Asthma is a condition that causes the airways to become inflamed and narrowed, making breathing difficult.

Front

What is the function of the trachea in the respiratory system?

Back

The trachea serves as the main airway, conducting air to and from the lungs.