respiratory system Flashcards
The respiratory system can be divided into ______.
conducting and respiratory zones
Identify structures found in the lower respiratory tract.
Trachea
Bronchi
Identify the functions of the respiratory system.
Exchange of O2 and CO2 between the atmosphere and the tissues of the body
Plays a role in regulating blood pH
Assists in vocalization and speech
Assists in the removal of carbon dioxide
Produces chemical mediators that activate substances in the blood
Protection from microorganisms
Olfaction
Match the respiratory process term with its definition.
Ventilation
External respiration
Internal respiration
Cellular respiration
Movement of air into and out of the lungs
Gas exchange between air in the lungs and the blood
Gas exchange between blood and the tissues
Using oxygen to make ATP from glucose
Identify structures of the upper respiratory tract.
Nasal cavity
Pharynx
The two divisions of the respiratory tract are ______.
upper and lower respiratory tracts
Identify the functions of the conducting zone of the respiratory system.
Humidification
Cleaning air
Warming air
List the correct order of airways from the trachea to the alveoli.
Bronchi, bronchioles, respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and sacs
What is the function of the respiratory zone?
Gas exchange
The visible part of the nose is primarily composed of _______.
hyaline cartilage
The nasal cavity, choana and oropharynx are components of the ______.
upper respiratory tract
Indicate the functions of the nose and nasal cavities.
Influences voice
Location of olfactory receptors
Warm and humidify air
Warming and humidification are functions of which part of the respiratory system?
Conducting zone
Gas exchange occurs in which location in the respiratory system?
Respiratory zone
The visible part of the nose is the _____ nose.
external
