Exam 17: Respiratory System

Bronchioles are the smallest of the air distribution tubes.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description. -The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the tissues

Tears drain into the nasal cavity.

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description. -Another term for a nosebleed

If the auditory tubes were blocked, it could make an airplane flight very uncomfortable.

The use of oxygen for cell metabolism is called

Which is a broad term to describe conditions of progressive, irreversible obstruction of expiratory airflow?

A collapse or incomplete expansion of a lung for any reason is called

The "Adam's apple" is part of the larynx.

Name and explain four types of breathing explained in the chapter.

Pulmonary ventilation and external respiration refer to the same thing.

In order to keep the trachea open in any position, the trachea is made of O-shaped cartilage rings stacked one on top of the other.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description. -Structure that contains the vocal cords

Which of the following is not a subdivision of the pharynx?

What is the cause of infant respiratory distress syndrome? Who is most at risk, and how is it treated?

The cilia found in the lower part of the respiratory system push contaminated mucus up to the pharynx.