Respiratory System Review

Front

What is the main muscle involved in breathing?

Back

diaphragm

Front

What is the biggest function of the respiratory system?

Back

to take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide

Front

Which part of the brain controls breathing?

Back

the brain stem

Front

What is asthma?

Back

A long-term disease that has periodic episodes of increased difficulty in breathing due to narrowed respiratory passages.

Front

What is emphysema?

Back

A respiratory condition that causes shortness of breath due to damage to the air sacs in the lungs.

Front

What is pneumonia?

Back

An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.

Front

What is the role of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Back

They are tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs, allowing oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to be expelled.

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What is the function of the trachea?

Back

It is the windpipe that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air to pass to and from the lungs.

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What is the difference between inhalation and exhalation?

Back

Inhalation is the process of taking air into the lungs, while exhalation is the process of expelling air from the lungs.

Front

What are bronchi?

Back

The two main branches of the trachea that lead into each lung.