Respiratory System and Substance Effects Quiz

Alveoli facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.

Epiglottis prevents food and drink from entering the airway during swallowing.

Cilia help to remove foreign particles and mucus from the respiratory tract.

Bronchitis causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes, restricting airflow.

The diaphragm contracts and relaxes to change the volume of the thoracic cavity, aiding in breathing.

The respiratory system primarily facilitates gas exchange and does not produce hormones.

Nicotine damages lung tissue and contributes to emphysema development.

Carbon monoxide reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood, leading to oxygen deprivation.

Arsenic, along with other carcinogens in cigarette smoke, increases the risk of lung cancer.

Surfactant reduces surface tension in the alveoli, preventing collapse during exhalation.

Bronchitis involves inflammation of the bronchial tubes, leading to cough and mucus production.

Smoking damages blood vessels and promotes atherosclerosis, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Asthma causes airway inflammation, leading to coughing and wheezing.

COPD leads to chronic inflammation and mucus production, resulting in a persistent cough.

CPAP therapy helps keep the airway open during sleep, alleviating sleep apnea symptoms.

The nasal cavity warms and humidifies inhaled air, preparing it for the lungs.

Chronic bronchitis causes a persistent cough with production of thick mucus.