Unit 11 - Respiratory System Exam 25

Front

What is the structure responsible for covering the entrance to the airway during swallowing?

Back

Epiglottis

Front

What lung disorder involves airway muscle spasms and inflammation, causing wheezing and shortness of breath?

Back

Asthma

Front

What is the common name for the trachea?

Back

Windpipe

Front

What are the two large branches of the trachea called?

Back

Bronchi

Front

What is the term for inflammation of the voice box?

Back

Laryngitis

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate gas exchange, supplying oxygen to the body and removing carbon dioxide.

Front

What are alveoli?

Back

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

It contracts and relaxes to help draw air into and push air out of the lungs.

Front

What is bronchitis?

Back

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often causing coughing and mucus production.

Front

What is the difference between the upper and lower respiratory tracts?

Back

The upper respiratory tract includes the nose, nasal cavity, and pharynx; the lower tract includes the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.