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Common Diseases and Disorders of the Respiratory System Answers

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What is the name of the air-filled cavity in the head that filters and moistens the air coming into the body?

A
larynx
B
nose
C
pharynx
D
sinus
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The larynx and the pharynx are both

A
air-filled spaces in the head.
B
part of the lower respiratory system.
C
a part of the face.
D
tubes that form part of the airway.
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The two air-filled organs in the chest are called

A
lungs.
B
nasal cavities.
C
bronchial tubes.
D
tubes.
4

Which of the following are conditions of the upper respiratory system?

A
emphysema
B
laryngitis
C
common cold
D
sinusitis
E
bronchitis
5

Sinusitis occurs when the sinuses

A
are blocked.
B
become inflamed.
C
fill up with mucus.
D
are empty.
6

Which of the following conditions affect the lower respiratory system?

A
pneumonia
B
sinusitis
C
emphysema
D
common cold
E
tuberculosis
7

Asthma can be aggravated by

A
a healthy diet.
B
pollen.
C
mold.
D
dust.
8

Which of the following is a bacterial infection in the lungs?

A
emphysema
B
tuberculosis
C
asthma
D
bronchitis
9

Lionel has pain in the chest, shortness of breath, and wheezing. What kind of problem does he have?

A
an upper respiratory condition
B
a lower respiratory condition
10

Which of the following are precautions that would help someone avoid pollen?

A
using air conditioning in warm weather
B
keeping windows closed
C
getting as much fresh air as possible
D
changing into fresh clothes after being outside
11

Washing your hands is an example of

A
avoiding occupational hazards.
B
practicing good hygiene.
C
an immunization.
D
avoiding second-hand smoke.
12

The alveoli

A
are tubes that conduct air from the nose into the trachea.
B
are large tubes that carry air from the trachea into each lung.
C
are small branches of the bronchial tubes.
D
are air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
13

What are most upper respiratory illnesses caused by?

A
bacteria
B
allergies
C
viruses
D
mucus
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Inflammation is the body’s response to injury or

A
respiration.
B
coughing.
C
sneezing.
D
infection.
15

What causes emphysema?

A
sensitivity to irritants
B
increased mucus production
C
gradual destruction of the alveoli
D
an infection in the lungs
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Which of these conditions commonly follows another illness?

A
bronchitis
B
the common cold
C
asthma
D
pneumonia
E
cystic fibrosis
17

Cystic fibrosis is caused by

A
damaged alveoli.
B
fluid-filled sinuses.
C
fever.
D
genes.
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Which of the following are treatments sometimes used for lower respiratory conditions?

A
bronchodilators
B
a nasal rinse with warm salt water
C
antibiotics
D
anti-inflammatories
19

Which of these substances are always harmful to the respiratory system?

A
asbestos
B
pollen
C
toxic chemicals
D
tobacco smoke
E
pollution
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What is the benefit of keeping the immune system strong?

A
A strong immune system will completely prevent illness.
B
A strong immune system wards off infection.
C
A strong immune system eliminates the need for good hygiene.

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