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Respiratory Unit

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The nasal passages are lined with hairlike structures called cilia. What is the main function of these cilia?

Help remove trapped particles like dust and bacteria

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What is the other term for trachea?

Windpipe

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What smaller tubes branch off of the bronchi?

Bronchioles

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What are the major organs of the respiratory system?

Lungs

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For what duration can your body go without intaking oxygen (minutes)?

5-10 minutes

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Name TWO purposes of the respiratory system

-Receive oxygen -release CO2 -taste/smell -filter air and release foreign objects

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How fast can a sneeze travel?

100 MPH

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How many germs can 1 sneeze spread?

100,000

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What is the purpose of alveoli?

Lungs and the blood exchange oxygen and CO2

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What 2 muscle groups work together together to get rid of a sneeze?

Abdominal and chest

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List 1 issue that an ENT may treat

-Thyroid -Cancer -Hearing loss -Ear infection -Tonsil infections -Voicebox issues

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What is the field specialty name for someone who treats ears?

Otology

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What is the field specialty name for someone who treats the nose?

Rhinology

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What is the field specialty name for someone who treats the throat?

Laryngology

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What is one way you can protect your respiratory system?

-Ensure smoke/CO alarms work -Stay away from second hand smoke -Wear masks around pollutants -Be aware of ozone alerts

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What should you do if a choking person becomes unconscious?

Lower them to the ground, protecting the head

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