Respiratory System Quiz

The functions of the respiratory system include absorbing oxygen into the blood, removing carbon dioxide from the blood, maintaining acid-base balance, olfaction, speech, and expulsion of abdominal gases.

The respiratory conducting zone includes organs that move air but are not involved in gas exchange, such as the nose to terminal bronchioles, which cleans, warms, and humidifies air. The respiratory zone includes organs involved in gas exchange, from respiratory bronchioles to alveoli.

The upper respiratory tract includes the nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, and larynx. The lower respiratory tract includes the trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

<p>The classifications can help in identifying the specific part of the respiratory system affected by the disease. For example, rhinovirus primarily affects the upper respiratory tract, while pneumonia often involves the lower respiratory tract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nose is the external protrusion on the face, and the nostrils are the two external openings that allow air to enter the nasal cavity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The four main functions of the digestive system are ingestion, propulsion, digestion, and absorption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The anatomical divisions of the gastrointestinal tract include the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and large intestines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The accessory digestive organs aid with the breakdown of food but do not transport food and waste.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The parts of the small intestine are the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The function of the lower esophageal sphincter is to prevent the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus.</p> Signup and view all the answers