The nasal septum divides the nose into 2 hollow spaces called nasal cavities

The nasal cavities are lined with a mucous membrane and have a rich blood supply

The largest layer of cartilage on the larynx, the thyroid, is commonly called the Adam's apple

A series of C-shaped cartilages, open on the ventral, or front surface help keep the trachea open

Alveoli are made of one layer of squamous epithial tissue and contain a rich network of blood capillaries

The left lung has 3 lobes and the right lung has 2 lobes

During expiration, the diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract

The process of respiration is controlled by the respiratory center in the medulla oblongata of the brain

An increased amount of CO2 in the blood causes a decrease in the rate of respiration

Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and tuberculosis can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

To stop a nosebleed, compress the nostrils and tilt the head backward

A new strain of tuberculosis that is resistant to drug therapy has created concern that tuberculosis will become a widespread infection disease

Naso-lacrimal ducts drain tears from the eye into the nose to provide moisture for the air entering the body

The inner surface of alveoli are covered with a lipid substance called surfactant to help prevent them from collapsing

The parietal pleura is attached to the surface of the lung

Another name for influenza or flu is rhinitis

Most upper respiratory infections are caused by bacteria and are highly contagious

A thoracentesis is the insertion of a tube into the trachea to aid breathing

Pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs characterized by exudate in the alveoli

Which of the following statements is NOT true of sinuses

The phayngeal tonsils are located in the ______

The esophagus and trachea branch off of the __________

The correct name for the voice box is the ________

The structures that allow for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and blood are _____

In order to carry air to both lungs, the trachea branches into two tubes called _____

The membrane or sac that encloses each lung is a ____

When cells, use oxygen and nutrients to produce energy, water, and carbon dioxide, the process is called _____

A respiratory disorder caused by a sensitivity to an allergen is _____

A noninfectious, chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the alveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity is _____

The correct term for a nosebleed is _____

Which of the following statements is NOT true about lung cancer

Tiny hairlike structures that filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens are

The CPAC is mainly used for the disorder known as____

The treatment method for COPD is ____