Common Disorders | What am I | Functions | Think like a Doctor |
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What is Asthma
The spasm and narrowing of airways
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Mouth/Nose
I am the first part of the Respiratory system
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To filter out dust particles in the air
What is the function of the nose
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Because you wouldn't be able to remove waste products
Why can't we just continually inhale air to constantly provide oxygen to our cells
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What is URI
Infection of the trachea, larynx, throat, or nose
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Larynx
I contain the vocal cords
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Bronchioles
What is the sub-division of the bronchi
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Because the alveoli increase the total surface area allowing for greater oxygen exchange
Why does oxygen exchange happen with a bunch of tiny alveoli and not with the entire lung
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infection of the lungs usually caused by bacteria
What is Pneumonia
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Alveoli
I am the tiny air sacs that exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
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To prevent food from entering the trachea
What is the function of the epiglottis
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It is so that the mouth can be used for taste, mechanical digestion, and talking. While the nose can be used for smelling, and filtration.
What is the purpose of having both a mouth cavity and a nasal cavity if the epiglottis separates food and air.
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When alveoli become stretched out and are unable to remove pollutants
What is Emphysema
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Trachea
I connect the Pharynx and Larynx to the Bronchial tubes and lungs
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Diaphragm
What is the muscle that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity
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COPD, Asthma, Emphysema
I am a 54 year old woman. Lately I've been noticing that I have a lack of breath when doing simple activities. I have had frequent headaches and have been irritable. I quit smoking last month. What do I have? Name 2 possible disorders affecting her breath
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A running nose
What is Rhinorrhea
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Paranasal sinuses
I directly follow the nasal cavity but come before the Pharynx
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They help warm, filter and moisten the air
What is the function of the paranasal sinuses
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When the diaphragm muscle relaxes it expands the chest cavity creating negative pressure. This allows air to flow into the lungs. Which the diaphragm contracts the lung cavity is constricted, this forces air out of the lungs.
Knowing that positive pressure forces air out and negative pressure pulls air in, describe the process by which the diaphragm assist with breathing.
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