Exam 17: Respiratory System

Match each anatomical part with its function.​ -​increase(s)turbulence of air in the nasal cavity

Overinflation of the lungs during inhalation is prevented by the _____.​

The ____________________ is a flap of cartilage that prevents food and liquids from entering the trachea during swallowing.​

Children receive a vaccine to protect them against _________________________,a disease characterized by severe coughing attacks.​

Match each anatomical part with its function.​ -​prevent(s)friction between membranes covering the lungs

____________________ is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the lungs.​

Chemical control of respiration is dependent on the level of carbon dioxide in the blood.​

The purpose of residual air in the lungs is to _____.​

Quiet breathing at a normal rate is called eupnea.​

Match each anatomical part with its function.​ -​warm(s)and moisten(s)air entering from the outside environment

The larynx gives resonance to the voice.​

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between air in the alveoli and blood in the pulmonary capillaries is called _____.​

Where does oxygen release the energy stored in nutrients to provide heat and energy for body functioning?​

External respiration involves the use of oxygen to release energy stored in nutrient molecules such as glucose.​

____________________ facilitates the release of energy stored in nutrient molecules.​

If the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is too low,it can result in dizziness and fainting.​

Sound is produced by air being expelled from the lungs and passed over the vocal cords.​

During ____________________,the external intercostal muscles lift the ribs upward and outward;during ____________________,the ribs are pushed downward and inward.​

An abnormally rapid and shallow rate of breathing is called _____.​

Most respiratory infections are caused by bacteria.​