Respiratory+System+Q's-RJ

1. What is the purpose of the respiratory system? exhaled**
 * To make sure oxygen stays in the body and to insure that carbine dioxide is

2. Describe the path of air from the nose to the lungs. it also passes through the larynx trachea and pharynx before it even reaches the lungs**
 * Its cleaned in the airways and is cooled through the trachea

3. Which organs are part of the upper respiratory tract and what is the function of each organ? cavities work together to filter the air we breath**
 * Larynx makes noise, pharynx connects the airways, the nears and nasal

4. Several organs have connections with the pharynx. What are they?
 * The nasopharynx, oropharynx,tonsils and larygnopharynx**

5. What two pathways cross in the pharynx? Why is it correct to say they cross? esophagus**
 * The air and food paths cross this is because the larynx is a part of the

6. What organs are part of the lower respiratory tract? What are the the functions of each organ? bronchial- air to alveolus bronchi- air to lungs trachea-air to bronchi**
 * lungs- puts oxygen in blood

7. Which organ of the respiratory tract functions in gas exchange?
 * The lungs**

8. What are some common infections and disorders of the upper respiratory tract?
 * Strep, laryngitis and tonsillitis**

9. What are some common infections and disorders of the lower respiratory tract?
 * Pneumonia and bronchitis**

10. What are the three respiratory disorders commonly associated with smoking tobacco**? Emphysema, cancer, asthma and bronchitis **