Respiratory System Overview

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Match the components of air with their characteristics:

Nitrogen = Makes up the largest percentage of air Oxygen = Essential for cellular respiration Carbon dioxide = Waste product of metabolism Argon = Noble gas found in trace amounts

Match the respiratory system structures with their functions:

Nasal Passage = Warms and moistens incoming air Pharynx = Common passageway for air and food Epiglottis = Covers the trachea during swallowing Glottis = Opening to the trachea

Match the requirements for respiration with their descriptions:

Large surface area = Maximizes gas exchange Moist environment = Allows for gas diffusion Oxygen = Required for cellular respiration Carbon dioxide = Harmful in high concentrations

Match the respiratory tract parts with their locations:

Upper respiratory tract = Includes nasal passage and pharynx Lower respiratory tract = Includes trachea and lungs Thoracic cavity = Houses the lungs Ciliated cells = Line the nasal passage Signup and view all the answers

Match the by-products of respiration with their significance:

Oxygen = Needed for energy production Carbon dioxide = Must be expelled from the body Water vapor = Released during respiration Heat = By-product of metabolic processes Signup and view all the answers

Match the functions of the nasal passage with their roles:

Warms air = Prepares air for lungs Cleans air = Removes foreign particles Moistens air = Prevents dryness in the respiratory tract Increases surface area = Enhances air contact with mucous Signup and view all the answers

Match the respiratory actions with their outcomes:

Inhaling = Brings oxygen into the lungs Exhaling = Releases carbon dioxide into the environment Ciliary action = Moves particles out of airways Swallowing = Prevents food entry into the trachea Signup and view all the answers

Match the respiratory components with their descriptions:

Trachea = Conducts air to lungs Bronchi = Branches from the trachea into lungs Alveoli = Gas exchange occurs here Diaphragm = Muscle that aids in breathing Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of the respiratory system with their descriptions:

Larynx = Also called the voice box Trachea = Carries air to the lungs Bronchi = Branches into two from the trachea Alveoli = Site of gas exchange Signup and view all the answers

Match the following respiratory structures with their specific features:

Lungs = Primary organ of the respiratory system Bronchioles = Division of bronchi without cartilage Vocal cords = Contract and vibrate when speaking Cilia = Lined in bronchi and bronchioles Signup and view all the answers

Match the following structural characteristics with the corresponding respiratory part:

Trachea = Supported by semicircular rings of cartilage Bronchi = Lined with cilia and mucus producing cells Alveoli = Surrounded by a net of capillaries Larynx = Contains vocal cords Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of the lungs with their functions:

Alveoli = Large surface area for diffusion Vocal cords = Determine pitch of sound Bronchi = Provide support from C-shaped cartilage Trachea = Prevents collapsibility during breathing Signup and view all the answers

Match the following respiratory components with their size variation:

Longer vocal cords = Lower sound pitch Shorter vocal cords = Higher sound pitch Alveoli = About 300 million in a pair of lungs Bronchioles = Subdivisions without cartilage Signup and view all the answers

Match each respiratory structure to its specific location or order:

Larynx = Just above the trachea Trachea = Connects larynx to bronchi Bronchioles = Branches off bronchi within lungs Alveoli = End of terminal bronchioles Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions with the correct respiratory term:

Cilia = Help to trap and move mucus Surfactant = Prevents alveoli from collapsing Bronchi = C-shaped cartilaginous rings for support Trachea = Flexible windpipe for air transport Signup and view all the answers

Match the respiratory term with its associated count or measurement:

Alveoli = 300 million in one pair of lungs Lungs = Divided into lobes Right lung = Three lobes Left lung = Two lobes to make room for the heart Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Outcome D1b: Respiratory System

The human respiratory system exchanges energy and matter with the environment
Air comprises nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, and trace gases
Oxygen is crucial for cellular respiration in all body cells
Carbon dioxide is a waste product of cellular respiration, harmful in high concentrations
The main function of the respiratory system is to take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide
Respiration requires a large surface area for efficient gas exchange and a moist environment to dissolve gases

Respiratory System Structures

The respiratory tract is the pathway of air into and out of the lungs
It's divided into upper and lower respiratory tracts
Lungs: The primary organ of respiration, divided into lobes
- Right lung has three lobes, left lung has two lobes (to accommodate the heart)
Thoracic cavity: The space where the lungs are located
Thoracic: Greek for “chest plate”

Respiratory Tract - Upper

Nasal passage: Warms, moistens, and cleans incoming air via ciliated cells which move foreign particles back up the nose or throat. Other cells secrete mucus to trap dust and bacteria. Turbinate bones increase surface area and heat from blood vessels further warm the incoming air.
Pharynx: Common passageway for air and food, often called the throat; part of both the respiratory and digestive systems
Epiglottis: Flap that covers the opening to the trachea when swallowing to prevent food from entering the lungs.
Glottis: Opening to the trachea (windpipe)
Larynx: Also called the voice box, made of cartilage and contains vocal cords. Pitch is controlled by the length of the vocal cords (longer = lower sound).

Respiratory Tract - Lower

Trachea: Also known as the windpipe, carries air to the lungs; supported by C-shaped cartilaginous rings to prevent collapse.
Bronchi: Two branches of the trachea, one for each lung, supported by C-shaped cartilaginous rings. The bronchi branch into progressively smaller tubes.
Bronchioles: Subdivisions of bronchi within each lung; lack cartilage. Lined with cilia and mucous-producing cells.
Alveoli: Tiny air sacs at the end of bronchioles; sites of gas exchange. About 300 million alveoli in each pair of lungs. Alveolar walls are one cell thick and surrounded by a network of capillaries. Moist membrane and large surface area facilitate optimal diffusion. Inner lining has a layer of surfactant to prevent collapse.
Lungs: Main respiratory organs, covered by a pleural membrane
Pleural membrane: Thin, fluid-filled double membrane surrounding the lungs. Allows lungs to expand and contract freely with chest movement
Diaphragm: Dome-shaped muscle separating the thoracic (lung) cavity from the abdominal cavity. Works with rib muscles to move air in and out of the lungs.

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This quiz covers the fundamental aspects of the human respiratory system, including its structures, functions, and the gases involved in respiration. Explore how oxygen is utilized in cellular respiration and the significance of gas exchange. Test your knowledge on the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.