20 Questions
Which membrane covers the heart?
Epicardium
Which valve lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle?
Mitral valve
Which vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Arteries
Which chamber makes up most of the heart wall?
Left ventricle
In which circuit does blood flow from the heart to the lungs and back?
Pulmonary circuit
Which structure is responsible for the movement of air into and out of the lungs?
Diaphragm
What is the medical term for lack of oxygen in the body?
Hypoxia
Which condition is characterized by high levels of carbon dioxide in the blood?
Respiratory acidosis
What is the procedure to examine the inside of the airways called?
Bronchoscopy
What is the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a full inhalation called?
Vital capacity
Which layer of the heart wall makes up most of the heart wall?
Myocardium
Which valve lies between the right atrium and the right ventricle?
Tricuspid valve
What is the function of arterioles in the vascular system?
Lead into the capillaries
In which circuit does blood flow from the heart to the body tissues and back?
Systemic circuit
What is the medical term for vessels smaller than arteries that lead into the capillaries?
Arterioles
Which condition is characterized by the rapid or deep breathing?
Hyperventilation
What is the medical term for the removal of fluid from the pleural space?
Thoracentesis
Which lung disease is characterized by the destruction of the alveoli?
Emphysema
What is the test to measure lung function called?
Spirometry
Which structure is responsible for gas exchange in the lungs?
Alveoli
Test your knowledge about the respiratory system, including its functions, components, and medical terminology. Understand the division into upper and lower respiratory tracts and their respective parts.
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