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Q: Explain what the Respiratory system does for the body.

A: The respiratory system consists of a system of organs and tissues (nose, trachea, lungs bronchi,…

Q: Describe the location and significance of the pleural membranes.

A: Lungs are cone-shaped organs and located in the chest cavity and protected by ribs. The apex of each…

Q: Describe the structure of the bronchial tree.

A: The trachea branches into the bronchial tree.

Q: Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system organs

A: All the organisms utilize oxygen to break the simple molecules like glucose, amino acids, or fatty…

Q: Through which mechanism does bronchiolitis cause destruction of alveoli

A: Respiratory system comprises the nose, trachea (windpipe), bronchi, bronchioles, air sacs (alveoli),…

Q: Identify the structures and describe the organization andfunctions of upper respiratory tract organs

A: Organization and functions of the respiratory system: It consists of the upper respiratory tract as…

Q: Label the attached diagram of the upper respiratory system

A: The upper respiratory tract consists of the nose and nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx. These…

Q: List the branches of the bronchial tree.

A: The bronchial tree comprises the bronchi along with its various branches that transport air to the…

Q: Through which mechanism does bronchiolitis cause destruction of alveoli? Is emphysema genetic? Can…

A: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that prevents air passage from the…

Q: Which of the following statements about choking is true?a. It triggers the cough reflex.b. It occurs…

A: Choking is the obstruction or blockage of the upper respiratory tract by food or foreign objects…

Q: Describe the pleura and its function

A: The lungs are enveloped by layer of serous membrane called 'pleura'. It has two layers:- 1:- The…

Q: How would asthma indirectly affect the other systems of thebody?

A: Asthma is a respiratory disorder that causes narrowing of airways due to production of extra mucus.…

Q: How does smoking cause both the alveolar destruction of emphysema and the bronchial damage of…

A: Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) is a treatable and preventable disease that is…

Q: Which is the order of airflow during inhalation? a. nasal cavity, trachea, larynx, bronchi,…

A: Step 1 Breathing is ventilation or movement that brings in fresh air into the lungs and removes foul…

Q: State the function of the following structures: Bronchus  pleural membrane  alveoli

A: A bronchus is a passage or airway that conducts air into the lungs. It is divided into primary and…

Q: This connects the larynx to the bronchi in the lungs.a. epiglottis c. tracheab. pleura d. esophagus

A: The lungs are a pair of air-filled, spongy organs on either side of the chest (thorax). Via its…

Q: What is the primary mechanism for control over breathing in order to protect blood from oxygenation?…

A: BREATHING is the process in which the air moves into the lungs from outside the atmosphere. a…

Q: What consequences would result if inflammation caused a buildup of fluid in the alveoli and…

A: Inflammation is a condition that arises when our body's immune system fights against pathogens that…

Q: What is the importance or value of having the lungs divided into lobes?

A: The process of breathing, which includes the inhalation and exhalation of air from and to the…

Q: Distinguish pneumothorax from atelectasis. Which of the two comes first? Describe the cause of these…

A: Symptoms of Pneumothorax or collapsed lung feels like a sharp pain in the chest area and area…

Q: Label the parts in the section of a normal lung: alveolar space, alveolar wall Normal lung (400X)

A: Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs that take up the oxygen to breathe in and keep the body…

Q: Label the parts of the lower respiratory system: epiglottis, inferior lobe of left lung, inferior…

A: Every body cell requires intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide to stay healthy and for the…

Q: Give examples of interactions between the respiratory system and other body systems.

A: Some examples of interactions between the respiratory system and other body systems are :…

Q: Which vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the respiratory membrane? Multiple Choice Respiratory…

A: Oxygenated blood refers to the blood that has been a move to oxygen in the lungs. Deoxygenated blood…

Q: Inflammatory process with consolidation in the right lung apex likely chronic.

A: Inflammation is a process of localized physical  inflammation in which the area of inflammation…

Q: Anatomy of the respiratory system Label the parts of the upper respiratory system: conchae,…

A: Respiration is a process of exchange of gas between the atmosphere and the body. The reaspiration…

Q: When a patient has chronic bronchitis, what happens to the alveolar capillary junction?

A: Step 1 Chronic bronchitis, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, which is a group…

Q: Explain how cigarette smoking impacts the lungs at the physiologic level.

A: Smoking is a condition in which a person gets addicted to tobacco smoke due to the addictive…

Q: C. Respiratory Structures Select the structures described by the statements below. alveoli bronchi…

A: Introduction  In both animals and plants, the respiratory system is a biological system made up of…

Q: List the parts of the respiratory zone in the correct sequence: alveolar ducts, alveoli, les,…

A: The conducting zone includes most of the respiratory tract that conducts gases into and out of the…

Q: The functions of C-shaped tracheal cartilages are to prevent collapse or over-expansion of the…

A: Cartilage is a type of connective tissue which is formed from chondrocytes .

Q: Describe the effect of a thickened respiratory membraneon blood levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide.…

A: The wall of the alveolar is thin and there is the presence of interconnecting capillaries between…

Q: Explain the respiratory system

A: Answer :- The respiratory system is a natural framework comprising of explicit organs and…

Q: When a patient has chronic bronchitis, what happens to the airways?

A: Disease:   When an organism’s body system does not work properly or any organ affects by viruses,…

Q: Match each term in Column I with its function or description in Column II. COLUMN I COLUMN II 1.…

A: Respiratory system is defined as a type of body system where it is composed of various organs and…

Q: Why doesn’t the lungs collapse even after forceful expiration?

A: Expiration or exhalation refers to the outflow of air or breathes from an organism. The air moves…

Q: Describe the adaptation of the alveoli.

A: During the act of inhaling in and exhaling out, the alveoli are where the lungs and blood…