Question 1:
Diseases of the upper respiratory system are usually classified as either
1. or 2. .
Answer:
1. upper respiratory tract diseases
2. lower respiratory tract diseases
Question 2:
The respiratory system is responsible for providing a fresh supply of 1. to the body and removing 2. .
Answer:
1. oxygen
carbon dioxide
Question 3:
sacs in lungs which gas exchange occurs
Answer:
Alevoli
Question 4:
Pleura
Answer:
- a double-layer serous membrane surrounding each lung
Question 5:
a thick lubricating membrane that helps reduce friction from the contraction and expansion of the
lungs
Pleural cavity
Answer:
a minute space between the pleura
Question 6:
The respiratory tract is lined with a mucous membrane which serves to:
Answer:
- moisten and warm inhaled air
traps foreign particles and bacteria that may enter from the outside environment
, Question 7:
Common cold aka acute coryza aka acute rhinitis
Answer:
- an acute viral infection of the upper respiratory tract
characterized by nasal congestion, runny nose and eyes, mild sore throat, and fever
highly contagious
no immunity because so many different strains
produces large amounts of mucous
antibiotics do not work against viral agents
Question 8:
Coryza aka rhinitis
Answer:
inflammation of the nose or nasal passages
could be a result of allergies
Question 9:
Sinuses or paranasal sinuses
Answer:
air-filled cavities lined with a mucous membrane that drains into the nasal cavity
Question 10:
The 4 sinuses:
Answer:
1. frontal
ethmoid
maxillary
sphenoidal
Question 11:
Inflammation of any or all sinuses:
Answer:
- it is the swelling of the mucous lining of the sinuses that causes pain, pressure, and headache
Question 12:
can cause dark circles under the eyes
caused by virus, bacteria, allergens, environmental conditions such as changes in barometric pressure,
airplane flights, and swimming
may follow tooth extraction or dental work