Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. Why does someone with laryngitis have a hard time speaking?

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

A: Answer: Introduction: Laryngitis means a swelling of larynx because the overuse, irritation, or…

Q: I Label Figure 13.11A and 13.11B with the terms below. Note that 13.11B is on the next page. O…

A: Respiratory system is comprised of the lungs, the airways and the blood vessels. Respiration…

Q: The larynx prevents food from entering the lower respiratory tract which includes the pharynx. is…

A: The larynx commonly called the voice box or glottis, It is the passageway for air between the…

Q: Through which mechanism does bronchiolitis cause destruction of alveoli

A: Respiratory system comprises the nose, trachea (windpipe), bronchi, bronchioles, air sacs (alveoli),…

Q: What structures develop from the laryngotracheal bud?

A: Breathing is described as the movement of air between the atmosphere and the lung. It involves two…

Q: . How would narrowing and swelling of the airways affect therespiratory volumes?

A: The oxygen is inhaled inside the body and supplied to each and every cell of the body so that it can…

Q: how is food stopped from going into nasal cavity

A: The “nasal cavity” is located above and behind the nose. It is filled with air. It is divided into…

Q: How can a collapsed lung be re-expanded in a patient with a pneumothorax?

A: BASIC INFORMATION  BREATHING  It is the process in which the air is taken in and exhaled out. The…

Q: Sinus Headaches are caused by: A. Drainage of the sinuses B. Inflammation of the sinuses C. Both…

A: Sinus headaches cause deep and constant pain in cheekbones, forehead, and bridge of the nose. The…

Q: To prevent aspiration of food, the extrinsic muscles lift the larynx effectively closing the )…

A: Pharynx is divided for  into three parts; the nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx (i) The…

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: What is a bronchopulmonary segment?

A: Bronchopulmonary segment is a portion of lung supplied by a specific segmental bronchus and its…

Q: Which of the following statements about choking is true?a. It triggers the cough reflex.b. It occurs…

A: Choking is the obstruction or blockage of the upper respiratory tract by food or foreign objects…

Q: The three folds on the lateral walls of the nasal cavity are called _____.

A: The lateral wall of the nasal cavity could be a region of the nasopharynx essential for humidifying…

Q: From Figure How does this aspect of the body’sdefenses help protect against Streptococcus pneumoniae…

A: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a typical reason for pneumonia and infective intensifications of…

Q: The relatively superficial layer of the pleura is called the _____ pleura.

A: The human body is a well built machine in which all the organs coordinate together to make it work.…

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: Palpate two of your laryngeal cartilages and name them. Name the ones that are impossible to palpate…

A: BASIC INFORMATION CARTILAGE  Unlike bone it is soft and flexible in nature.  Proteins and sugars…

Q: What would be the result of the injury at a person's Epiglottis?

A: KEY WORDS :- Epiglottis - It is the flap which is small in size mainly located on the pharynx.

Q: Define alveolar duct

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

Q: The bronchi lead to the: Obronchioles O bronchi O esophagus

A: The respiratory system in humans is composed of upper and lower segments.

Q: The largest cartilage of the larynx is the _____ cartilage.

A: Every human being has got a skeleton. A skeleton not only protects the human body but also enables…

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: What prevent the lungs and chest wall move inward during expiration

A: Expiration is the flow of the breath out of an organism. It is the movement of air from the lungs…

Q: What do you mean by simple alveolar glands?

A: A gland is an organ, which is composed of specialized group of cells that produce secretions and…

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 are Alveolar glands?

A: The trachea (windpipe) is a respiratory organ, starts just after the larynx and runs down behind the…

Q: Why is the trachea supported by cartilage?

A: The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a cartilaginous tube that connects the pharynx and…

Q: How does a pneumothorax affect lung function

A: If air continues to get into pleural space as if we breathe this can start to compress our lungs and…

Q: The superficial layer of the pleura is calledthe pleura.

A: The lungs are the primary organs of the respiratory system that is located in the thorax. It…

Q: Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: Damage to which of the following would…

A: Cessation of breathing can be defined as the sudden stoppage of breathing and respiratory pattern…

Q: A person was rushed into an emergency room after receiving a knife wound in the left side of his…

A: Lungs are the respiratory organ of our body it is a muscular organ that consists of alveoli for the…

Q: What do you mean by compound alveolar glands?

A: An organized arrangement of secretory cells is collectively known as glands. They synthesize and…

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: A taxi driver was carried into an emergency room after being knifed once in the left side of the…

A: A pneumothorax is a collapsed lung medical condition. A pneumothorax occurs when air leaks into the…

Q: The lung disease which causes the alveolar walls to erode away so there is less air exchange surface…

A: The lung disease which causes the alveolar walls to erode away so there is less air exchange surface…

Q: FIGURE 13.11 Respiratory structures (cont.): (B) the larynx, anterior view; (C) the larynx,…

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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: * 5. The piriform recess lies in A. nasopharynx O B. oropharynx C. laryngopharynx O D. isthmus of…

A: The piriform recess lies in the laryngopharynx. Hence the option (c) is correct answer..

Q: What do you mean by larynx?

A: The main organs of human respiratory system include nose, nasal passage or nasal cavity, trachea,…

Q: What is the largest piece of cartilage in the larynx? Multiple Choice Arytenoid Thyroid Corniculate…

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Q: What do you mean by alveolar glands?

A: Glands with sac like appearance are known as alveolar gland.

Q: In --------- ------------, fatal cerebral hypoxia is due to occlusion of the airway by laryngeal…

A: Cerebral hypoxia is a medical condition in which there is decreased oxygen flow getting in to the…

Q: *. The muscles of the larynx are innervated by the recurrent laryngeal nerve EXCEPT which of the…

A: Answer-- correct option is (c) Cricothyroid

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.