WorksheetsRespiratory System and Related Terms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Nose (nasal cavity)
warms, moistens, & filters air as it is inhaled
produces sound for speech
detects odors in the environment
regulates body temperature
trache/o
esophagus
trachea, windpipe
bronchus
larynx
Asthma
A respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing and narrowing of the bronchi
A viral infection affecting the lungs
A condition caused by excessive exercise
An allergic reaction to pollen
Pleura
the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest
a type of lung disease
a muscle that aids in breathing
the outer layer of the heart
Coughing
the act of exhaling air suddenly with a noise
a sound made when someone is laughing
a type of sneeze
a method of breathing deeply
Tuberculosis
An infection caused by a virus that leads to respiratory issues.
An infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
A bacterial infection that primarily affects the skin and causes rashes.
A chronic disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, leading to weakened bones.
Phrenic nerve
A nerve that controls the heart rate
A nerve that innervates the diaphragm and controls breathing
A nerve that connects the brain to the spinal cord
A nerve that regulates blood pressure
Apnea
Temporary cessation of breathing
A condition of excessive sleepiness
A type of respiratory infection
A chronic lung disease
phon/o
sound, voice
light, vision
taste, flavor
smell, scent
Pneumonia
A respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants.
A condition caused by excessive exercise leading to lung damage.
An allergic reaction to pollen that affects breathing.
A viral infection that primarily affects the skin.
Alveoli
tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for the movement of gases between air and blood
large air passages that lead to the lungs
muscles that control breathing
blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood
pleur/o
pleura (membrane surrounding lungs and adjacent to chest wall)
pulmonary artery (blood vessel carrying blood to the lungs)
diaphragm (muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen)
bronchus (airway leading to the lungs)
Common Cold
a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
a bacterial infection affecting the throat and lungs
a chronic respiratory condition caused by allergens
a severe viral infection leading to pneumonia
Emphysema
A condition characterized by increased respiratory function
An abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function
A type of lung cancer
A viral infection affecting the lungs
Pleural Cavity
the cavity in the thorax that contains the lungs
the space between the heart and the diaphragm
the area surrounding the brain
the cavity in the abdomen that contains the stomach
laryng/o
throat
voice box
nasal cavity
trachea
pneum/o
lung, air
blood
heart
bone
Lungs
two spongy organs responsible for digestion
two spongy organs located in the thoracic cavity responsible for respiration
two solid organs located in the abdominal cavity responsible for circulation
two spongy organs that filter blood
pharyng/o
esophagus
larynx
pharynx (throat)
trachea
Sneezing
A symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
A condition characterized by a runny nose
A reflex action to clear the throat
An allergic reaction causing itchy eyes
