Deck 13: Respiratory System

Question 1

Bronchitis is defined as:

A) Inflammation of the voice box
B) Inflammation of the bronchi
C) Removal of the lung
D) Fast respiration
E) Inflammation of the tonsils

Answer 1

Inflammation of the bronchi

Question 2

An upper respiratory infection is a condition that occurs when:

A) Inflammation affects one or more of the paranasal sinuses.
B) A respiratory disorder of newborns exists.
C) Bacteria enter the lungs.
D) Viruses or bacteria enter the nose, pharynx, or larynx.
E) The alveoli do not inflate properly.

Answer 2

Viruses or bacteria enter the nose, pharynx, or larynx.

Question 3

____________________ is an inflammation of the membranes that line the lungs.

Answer 3

Pleurisy

Question 4

_________________________ is a buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood, which lowers the blood's pH.

Question 5

Tuberculosis is a condition that occurs when:

A) Inflammation affects one or more of the paranasal sinuses.
B) A respiratory disorder of newborns exists.
C) Bacteria enter the lungs.
D) Viruses or bacteria enter the nose, pharynx, or larynx.
E) The alveoli do not inflate properly.

Question 6

The lungs have a spongelike texture because they are made up of a large number of:

A) Alveoli, nerves, lymph tissues, and bronchi
B) Alveoli, nerves, lymph tissues, and capillaries
C) Nerves, lymph tissues, capillaries, and bronchi
D) Alveoli, lymph tissues, capillaries, and bronchi
E) None of the above

Question 7

Respiratory distress syndrome is a condition that occurs when:

A) Inflammation affects one or more of the paranasal sinuses.
B) A respiratory disorder of newborns exists.
C) Bacteria enter the lungs.
D) Viruses or bacteria enter the nose, pharynx, or larynx.
E) The alveoli do not inflate properly.

Question 8

Dysphagia is defined as:

A) Inflammation of the bronchus
B) Normal breathing
C) Difficulty swallowing
D) Inflammation of the lining of the lung
E) Removal of the lung

Question 9

According to the CDC, what is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States?

A) Car accidents
B) Smoking
C) House fires
D) Heart attack

Question 10

Children breathe at a rate of:

A) 5 times a minute
B) 10 times a minute
C) 15 times a minute
D) More than 20 times a minute

Question 11

Pleurisy is defined as:

A) Removal of the lung
B) Fast respiration
C) Normal breathing
D) Difficulty swallowing
E) Inflammation of the lining of the lung

Question 12

The vital capacity is the sum of:

A) Tidal volume, inspiratory reserve, and expiratory reserve
B) Inspiratory reserve, expiratory reserve, and residual volume
C) Expiratory reserve, tidal volume, and residual volume
D) Inspiratory reserve, tidal volume, and residual volume
E) None of the above

Question 13

Each lung is surrounded by a double membrane called ____________________.

Question 14

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a condition that occurs when:

A) Inflammation affects one or more of the paranasal sinuses.
B) A respiratory disorder of newborns exists.
C) Bacteria enter the lungs.
D) Viruses or bacteria enter the nose, pharynx, or larynx.
E) The alveoli do not inflate properly.

Question 15

_________________________ is a deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood.It is most often caused by hyperventilation, or rapid breathing, resulting from anxiety or from exercise at high elevations.

Question 16

____________________ is a genetic disorder of the exocrine glands that is usually diagnosed before the age of 6 months.

Question 17

____________________ is an inflammation in the lungs caused by inhaled irritants.

Question 18

____________________ is a collapse of part or all of a lung caused by a tumor in the thoracic cavity, pneumonia, or injury.

Question 19

____________________ results when the alveoli lose elasticity, usually after 50 years of age.

Question 20

____________________ is a condition in which air or fluid enters the pleural cavity, limiting the space for respiration.

Question 21

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the effects of smokeless tobacco?

Question 22

Match the numbered word below with the best definition.
a.Pertaining to the lungs
b.The thoracic space between the two lungs
c.A hairlike projection from the surface of a cell
d.Difficult or labored breathing
e.Cessation of breathing
f.Easy or normal breathing
g.Excessively fast respiration
h.An abnormally slow rate of breathing
i.The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the cells of the body
j.Difficulty swallowing
1.Apnea
2.Bradypnea
3.Cilia
4.Dysphagia
5.Dyspnea
6.Eupnea
7.Mediastinum
8.Pulmonary
9.Respiration
10.Tachypnea

Question 23

Research various smoking cessation programs available.Which has the highest success rate?

Question 24

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the environmental health risks a miner may face?

Question 25

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Explain the concept of "sick building syndrome."

Question 26

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Question 27

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Explain the function of the respiratory system.

Question 28

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What is the hantavirus? Explain the symptoms and treatment of this infection.

Question 29

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the health hazards of exposure to mold?

Question 30

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Explain the classification of secondhand smoke.

Question 31

Research the effectiveness of over-the-counter medications for treating sinusitis.Does the over-the-counter medication merely mask the symptoms or does it treat the infection?

Question 32

Research the anthrax scare that occurred in 2001.How and where were the spores sent, who was affected, and what was the outcome for those affected?

Question 33

Write an expository outlining the three functions of the respiratory system and explain how the body may be affected if one part of the system becomes dysfunctional.

Question 34

Inhalation of biological contaminants such as bacteria, fungi, and dust mites can lead to _________________________.

Question 35

Investigate the number of people in the United States who have received lung transplants.What is the success rate? How many patients are on the waiting list to receive new lungs?

Question 36

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the three processes of respiration?

Question 37

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Name at least five triggering agents for asthma.

Question 38

Research the environmental and metabolic factors associated with SIDS.How many babies die of the disease each year?

Question 39

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What main diseases are associated with cigarette smoking?

Question 40

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Explain the function of the sinuses.

Question 41

How do the 15 million Americans who suffer from asthma cope? How might asthma affect their daily activities?