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.
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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
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A person is not feeling well. They go to the doctors and get blood work.
They following is their blood cell count results:
Neutrophil 58%
Lymphocyte 27%
Monocyte 5%
Eosinophil 15%
Basophil 0.5%.
A. First, identify the leukocyte that is abnormally high by comparing these results to the normal values below.
B. Then, based off these results, what might be causing this patient to feel ill?
What is the correct sequence of the upper respiratory system structures?
Nasal Cavity, Nose, Pharynx, Larynx
Nasal Cavity, Nose, Larynx, Pharynx
Nose, Nasal Cavity, Pharynx, Larynx
Nose, Nasal Cavity, Larynx, Pharynx
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 circulatory system to the atmosphere
Transport carbon dioxide from the body cells and into the blood.
Transport oxygen from the atmosphere to the circulatory system
Transport oxygen from the blood and into the body cells.
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.
pharynx, epiglottis
larynx, pharynx
trachea, epiglottis
larynx, epiglottis
nose, pharynx
Identify molecule A
Water
Oxygen
Glucose
Carbon Dioxide
Insulin
Laryngitis is an inflammation of your voice box from overuse, irritation or infection. What number below labels the respiratory organ most affected by this disease?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Number 9 labels the....
Alveoli
Bronchi
Nose
Larynx
Trachea
Pharynx
Bronchioles
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat. This common condition is caused by Streptococcus bacteria. Streptococcus bacteria infect cells of the...
Nose
Nasal Cavity
Alveoli
Pharynx
Trachea
Larynx
Bronchioles
Bronchi
When an asthma attack occurs, mucus production is increased, muscles of the tubes that connect the trachea to the alveoli, become tight, and the lining of the air passages swell, reducing airflow and producing the characteristic wheezing sound. What organ of the respiratory system is most directly affected by asthma?
Nose
Nasal Cavity
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi
Alveoli
Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Atelactasis all result in inhibited functioning of the..
Bronchi
Alveoli
Trachea
Nasal Cavity
Pharynx
Bronchioles
Larynx
Nose
Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemical compounds including irritants, carcinogens, mutagens and toxins. In the respiratory system of a smoker, mucus is produced in excess. “Smoker’s” cough results when certain structure can’t remove such thick mucus so it must be coughed up. Which of the following structures is unable to do its job of mucus removal in a smoker ?
Nasal Cavity
Goblet Cells
Olfactory Receptor Cells
Cilia
Trachea
Nasal Conchae
A fly is too a spider web as....
Viruses are to mucus
Cilia are to mucus
Viruses are to cilia
Goblet cells are to mucus
Cartilaginous rings are to the trachea as
A pen is to paper
A key chain is to keys
A support beam is to a house
A door is to a classroom
Without the respiratory system the circulatory system would.....
pump blood faster since it is not regulated by breathing
not have any oxygen to deliver to cells
be overloaded with carbon dioxide
be able to continue functioning just fine
The order through which carbon dioxide flows through the lower respiratory organs is....
Alveoli, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Trachea
Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Alveoli
Trachea, Bronchioles, Bronchi, Alveoli
Bronchioles, Alveoli, Bronchi, Trachea
Alveoli, Bronchioles, Bronchi, Trachea
Which of the following is an agranulocyte?
Neutrophil
Basophil
Macrophage
Eosinophil
Which of the following cannot perform phagocytosis?
Basophil
Neutrophil
Dendritic Cell
Macrophage
Which of the following is not a function of white blood cells but a funnction of our infected body cells?
Diapedesis
Phagocytosis
Positive Chemotaxis
The gif shows:
Phagocytosis
Diapedesis
Positive Chemotaxis
Pneumococci have infected your lungs, which of the following is the first to show up to fight them off?
Eosinophils
Monocytes
Basophils
Neutrophils
Which of the following cannot directly attach foreign invaders but can release chemicals which create an environment that makes it easier for other white blood cells to fight off invaders.
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Monocytes
Basophils
Which of the following uses antibodies to attack foreign molecules?
Lymphocytes
Basophils
T-Cells
B-Cells
Which of the following directly attacks INFECTED CELLS
Basophils
T-Cells
Lymphocytes
B-Cells
Which of the following promotes inflammation, causes vasodilation and increases blood vessel permeability?
Cytokines
Heparin
Histamine
Lysozyme
Antibodies
Which of the following inhibits blood clotting?
Cytokines
Heparin
Histamine
Lysozyme
Antibodies
Pus consists of all the following except..
Damaged Cells
Bacteria
Healthy Cells
Leukocytes
White blood cells travel through the __________but do most of their work in the __________
Urine, Blood
Blood, Body Tissue
Water, Body Tissue
Blood, Urine
Body Tissue, Blood
If you get a splinter (tissue injury), your body immediately jumps into action! Put the following in order of the inflammatory response to the splinter! Hint: Think about the definition of each and logically which must occur first.