Explain why a person with laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx) “loses” his or her voice?

Q: define larynx

A: The respiratory system is involved in the process of respiration that makes an individual breathe.…

Q: Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. Why does someone with laryngitis have a hard time…

A: Inflammation is the protective response of body which includes immune cells,blood vessels and…

Q: Mary, a strong-willed three-year-old, threatens to hold her breath until she dies if she doesn’t get…

A: Breathing is heavily regulated by the brain,in what is known as respiratory center.The respiratory…

Q: Explain why puncturing the pleural membrane (pneumothorax) causes the lung to collapse

A: Pleural membrane helps in the protection and lubrication of lungs.As lungs expands and contract…

Q: if there are which of the six factors that enable lungs to properly oxygenate lungs are being…

A: Narrowing of the airways is often caused by abnormal cholinergic receptor sensitivity, which causes…

Q: The visceral pleura is superficial or deep to the pariteal pleura?

A: Each lung is covered with two layers of serous membranes called Pleurae ( singular: pleura). These…

Q: Define alveolar duct

A: The lungs are the paired organs responsible for inhaling oxygen (needed for cellular respiration)…

Q: What is the functional advantage of the alveolar walls being so thin?

A: Alveolar cells are present in the lungs and look like tiny air sacs. It is the workhouse of the…

Q: Which is the order of airflow during inhalation? a. nasal cavity, trachea, larynx, bronchi,…

A: Step 1 Breathing is ventilation or movement that brings in fresh air into the lungs and removes foul…

Q: Explain why the alveoli normally do not fill with fluid.

A: The respiratory system is a web of organs and tissues, which regulate a person’s breath. This…

Q: explain the damage to the spinal cord in terms of its ventilation

A: The impairment in respiratory system is often caused by the spinal cord injury (SCI). the level of…

Q: Explain why the alveoli have a high surface area.

A: Alveoli(Site of gas exchange)  The bronchioles end in a cluster of minute air sacs called the…

Q: Where is an accidentally inhaled object, such as a peanut or a small piece of toy, likely to lodge…

A: The inhalation of a foreign object into the respiratory system is called pulmonary aspiration. The…

Q: Explain The Tracheobronchial Tree?

A: The lungs are respiratory organs situated in the thoracic cavity. Both the lungs consist of lobes.…

Q: State the reason why the alveolar membrane is well suited for diffusion of gases.

A: Alveoli are tiny balloon shaped structures and are the smallest passage in the respiratory system.…

Q: Define alveolus

A: Human respiratory system consists of nose, windpipe, and lungs. Lungs are present in thoracic cavity…

Q: Explain why one may have a “runny nose” when crying.

A: Tears are produced in the eye to protect the eye from dust and other foreign particles. Tears are…

Q: The Nasal cavity is ________ to the bronchial tree.

A: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM The respiratory system is a biological system consisting of specific organs and…

Q: What do you mean by alveoli?

A: Alveoli are an important part of the respiratory system whose function it is to exchange oxygen and…

Q: What is the voice onset time? Which voice onset time can be longer, /t/ or /d/?

A: It is the sound produced in larynx and uttered through the mouth as speech.

Q: Match the descriptions below to the correct term. Terms may be used more than once. Location of…

A: Respiratory system is the network of organs and tissues that help in breathing.

Q: When a patient has chronic bronchitis, what do the lungs sound like on auscultation?

A: Auscultation can be defined as the process that is used to listen to the internal sounds of the…

Q: Briefly describe the following breath sounds: Crackles  Wheezing

A: The respiratory system contributes to the breathing that comprises the inhalation and exhalation…

Q: Describe several functions of the nasal cavity.

A: The nasal cavity includes the bones, cartilage, and other tissue, as well as blood arteries and…

Q: Which voice onset time can be longer, /t/ or /d/?

A: Voice onset time or VOT It is defined as a feature of the production of stop consonants. It is the…

Q: Identify and label the different structures of the bronchioles.

A: Introduction Bronchioles:- These are air passages inside the lungs that branch off like tree limbs…

Q: In terms of general health , what is the importance of the fact that the phargyngotympanic tubes and…

A: Each ear has 3 parts and these are the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The external…

Q: Define alveolar saç

A: The paired, cone shaped spongy organs required for breathing, present on the both sides of human…

Q: explain the development of the lungs.

A: Lungs are the spongy lower respiratory tract organs in pairs and are filled with air and lie in…

Q: What is the function epiglottis?

A: Epiglottis  Epiglottis is made up of small cartilage that act like a lid and cover the windpipe.

Q: for the air to pass through nasal cavity before it enters the lungs?

A: The human body comprises two respiratory sponges called lungs. The left lung is slightly smaller…

Q: Define Laryngeal Musculature?

A: The larynx muscles are divided into intrinsic and extrinsic muscles. The extrinsic muscles are…

Q: Why are the alveolar walls so thin?

A: The respiratory system is the network of tissues and organs that assist to breathe. The lungs are a…

Q: Define alveolar sac

A: The respiratory system is the network of organs that help to breathe and helps to move oxygen…

Q: Explain what might happen to your throat when you sleep with your mouth open especially when you…

A: In human physiology, breathing represents one of the major physiological process required for…

Q: The functions of C-shaped tracheal cartilages are to prevent collapse or over-expansion of the…

A: Cartilage is a type of connective tissue which is formed from chondrocytes .

Q: Explain the respiratory system

A: Answer :- The respiratory system is a natural framework comprising of explicit organs and…

Q: considering the nasal tract, soft palate, hard palate, teeth, your tongue, your lips, epiglottis,…

A: The main sound producing organ is in our respiratory system are vocal cords. The vocal cords are two…

Q: Why doesn’t the lungs collapse even after forceful expiration?

A: Expiration or exhalation refers to the outflow of air or breathes from an organism. The air moves…

Q: Fill in the boxes with the appropriate words to complete the process of gas exchange within the…

A: a. capillary b. Oxygen c. Carbon di oxide d. alveoli e. Red Blood cells

Q: Describe what happens in the lungs when someone has an asthma attack.

A: Asthma is a respiratory condition characterized by spasm in the bronchi of the lungs, causing…

Q: Describe the adaptation of the alveoli.

A: During the act of inhaling in and exhaling out, the alveoli are where the lungs and blood…

Respiratory Infections

Respiratory infections are infectious diseases of the respiratory tract that are mostly caused by bacteria and viruses. They cause infections of the throat, sinuses, airway path, and lungs. Respiratory infections are typically divided into two types: upper tract respiratory infection and lower tract respiratory infection.