Exam 14: The Respiratory System: Movement of Air

Identify the symptom of a disorder of the lower respiratory tract.

The walls of the alveolar sac are composed of:

Tuberculosis is on the rise again because antibiotic-resistant, tubercular bacterial strains have now appeared.

Discuss the function of the respiratory system.

Why does a boy's voice change when he goes through puberty?

A(n) __________________ is a procedure in which a hole is cut in the trachea to allow a tube to be inserted for help in ventilation.

Identify this structure.

The conducting zone includes the bronchioles and alveoli, and is the location of gas exchange.

The bright red color of arterial blood is due to the high concentration of ________________.

Dalton's law states that gases move independently down their pressure gradients from higher pressure to lower pressure.

What is the purpose of the structure labeled B?

What is the name of muscle C?

Aging athletes find themselves out of breath quicker because:

The trachea is located behind the esophagus.

Which disorder is characterized by the destruction of alveolar walls?

The nasal cavity is divided into right and left sides by the:

Asthma is a restrictive disease.

The larynx is also called the voice box because of the presence of the ___________________.

One of the most common upper respiratory tract disorders is ________________.

Identify the structure shown here.