Respiratory System and Emergency Management Quiz

Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Dyspnea is the medical term for difficulty breathing.

The diaphragm is the primary muscle responsible for breathing.

Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by episodes of breathing cessation during sleep.

Asthma is the condition with narrowed, inflamed airways leading to wheezing, coughing, and breathing difficulty.

The trachea is not a component of the upper respiratory tract.

Nutrient absorption is not a function of the respiratory system.

Pneumothorax is the term for air entering the pleural cavity causing lung collapse.

Asthma is characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways.

Surfactant decreases surface tension in the lungs.

The medulla oblongata primarily controls breathing.

Oxygenation is the process of replacing carbon dioxide with oxygen in the blood.

Increased blood pressure is not a symptom of an asthma attack.

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition with severe bronchiole constriction, airway swelling, and lung fluid buildup.

Regular exercise is not a risk factor for lung cancer.

Headache is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Hyperventilation is not a symptom of pneumonia.

Purulent sputum is a common symptom of COPD.