Title: Identify the structures, functions, and diseases of the respiratory system.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-1) (Draft) > Section: Understanding Anatomy and Physiology

Identification should include the

- structures and functions of the respiratory system
- nose
- pharynx
- larynx
- trachea and bronchi
- lungs
- alveoli
- diseases/disorders of the respiratory system.

Process/Skill Questions

- What is the function of the diaphragm in the breathing process?
- What is the function of the internal and external intercostal muscles in the breathing process?
- What happens to oxygen when the hemoglobin is low?
- How many alveoli are present in the lungs? How do the alveoli play a major role in emphysema?
- What is the function of cilia in the respiratory tract?
- What occurs during the breathing process of inspiration and expiration, including muscle action and diffusion?