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SCI Human Biology - 1Assigned: 10/24 Due: 10/25Respiratory System pp.170-172 1. In words, trace the path of air into the body. breath in through the nasal cavity; the air goes through the pharynx, trachea, brochus, bronchioles, lung; exhaled out 2. What is the purpose of the respiratory system? ensures that oxygen enters the body and carbon dioxide leaves the body 3. What is the difference between the pharynx and the larynx? the pharynx is the passageway where pathway for air and food cross, the larynx is the voice box (produces sound) Describe the following disorders in our words 1. Sinusitis - sinus infection; the opening of the sinuses are blocked, common symptoms are postnasal discharge and facial pain 2. Ear infection (otitis media) - infection occurring in the middle of the ear, symptoms are pain and possible feeling of fullness, hearing loss, vertigo, and fever 3. Tonsilitis - inflamed tonsils caused by an infection, possible to spread to middle ears 4. Bronchitis - inflammation within the air passages, trachea & large/small bronchi within the lungs 5. Pneumonia - infection in the lungs caused by bacteria, virus, or fungi 6. tuberculosis - bacterial infection of the lungs caused by the germ //Mycobacterium tuberculosis// 7. emphysema - obstructive lung disease in which the bronchioles are destroyed causing shortness of breath 8. asthma - chronic disease causing the inside of the airways to become inflammed 9. lung cancer - disease in which lung tissue grows uncontrollably 10. What three respiratory disorders are associated with smoking? - lung cancer - emphysema - tuberulosis
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