The alveoli are the site of gas exchange in the lungs. Describe at least 1 structural component of the alveoli that helps in their function. Be sure to explain how/why it helps.
Question 16
16.
The trachea is one of the final defenses against invaders before getting deep into the lower respiratory tract. List two types of cells that are found in the tissue of the trachea. For each describe its role in defense. For ease of grading purposes please set up your answer as follows:
1. Cell type 1- role
2. Cell type 2- role
What is the correct sequence of the upper respiratory system structures?
Nose, Nasal Cavity, Larynx, Pharynx
Nasal Cavity, Nose, Larynx, Pharynx
Nasal Cavity, Nose, Pharynx, Larynx
Nose, Nasal Cavity, Pharynx, Larynx
The respiratory system plays a role in a series of events. Which of the following is the most direct function of the respiratory system.
Transport oxygen from the blood and into the body cells.
Transport oxygen from the circulatory system to the atmosphere
Transport oxygen from the atmosphere to the circulatory system
Transport carbon dioxide from the body cells and into the blood.
Both food and air travel down the _________. The ________ extending from the larynx then ensures that food goes down the esophagus and air down the trachea.
larynx, epiglottis
larynx, pharynx
pharynx, epiglottis
trachea, epiglottis
nose, pharynx
Identify molecule B
Insulin
Carbon Dioxide
Glucose
Oxygen
Water
The alveoli are labeled by number...
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Number 10 labels the....
Larynx
Bronchioles
Bronchi
Nose
Pharynx
Trachea
Alveoli
Number 7 labels the....
Pharynx
Bronchioles
Bronchi
Alveoli
Larynx
Trachea
Nose
What structure of the respiratory system is described: houses the olfactory receptor cells, nasal conchae, goblet and epithelial cells, warms and filters air entering the respiratory system.
Nasal Cavity
Bronchi
Trachea
Alveoli
Larynx
Pharynx
Nose
Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Atelactasis all result in inhibited functioning of the..
Nasal Cavity
Trachea
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Pharynx
Larynx
Alveoli
Nose
Which of the following increase surface area (select 2 options)
Cilia
Alveoli
Goblet Cells
Nasal Conchae
Olfactory Receptor Cells
Nasal Cavity
Trachea
A spider is to a spider web as (hint: a spider makes a spider web!)
Viruses are to cilia
Goblet cells are to mucus
Epithelial cells are to cilia
Viruses are to mucus
Cilia are to mucus
Cartilaginous rings are to the trachea as
A support beam is to a house
A door is to a classroom
A key chain is to keys
A pen is to paper
Without the respiratory system the circulatory system would.....
pump blood faster since it is not regulated by breathing
be overloaded with carbon dioxide
be able to continue functioning just fine
not have any oxygen to deliver to cells
The order through which oxygen flows through the lower respiratory organs during inhalation is....