Respiratory System and Breathing Disorders Quiz

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

The respiratory system primarily deals with gas exchange, not temperature regulation.

Difficulty or discomfort in breathing.

Bronchi are part of the lower respiratory tract, not the upper.

The nasal cavity filters, warms, and humidifies air but doesn't exchange gases.

A chronic respiratory condition causing airway inflammation and constriction.

Frequent coughing is a hallmark of COPD, often accompanied by mucus.

Asthma leads to airway inflammation, constriction, and breathing difficulties.

Spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm causing sudden inhalation.

Regular exercise is associated with reduced risk, not increased risk, of lung cancer.

Temporary pauses in breathing while asleep.

Collapsed lung due to air buildup in the pleural cavity.

A common treatment involving a machine that delivers air pressure to keep the airways open during sleep.

Inhalation of irritants like cigarette smoke or pollution can lead to chronic bronchitis.

Coughing up blood-tinged sputum is a classic symptom of tuberculosis.