Leaving Certificate BiologyBreathing System 2 EQ iQuiz

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Define respiration

Release of energy from food

Taking in oxygen Making energy

Breathing

What is the function of the cilia in the trachea?

To warm air

To stop colds and flu

To trap particles

To help breathing

State one cause of asthma.

Wheezy breathing Allergens

Breathlessness Sunshine

How do you treat asthma?

Breathing correctly Bronchodilators

Exercise Bronchoinhaler

What is the function of the ringsof cartilage in the trachea?

To produce mucus Peristalsis

To let cilia move To keep trachea open

The bronchioles end in small sacs.What are these sacs called?

Villi Alveoli

Capillaries Air holes

Which of the following is a muscle that is used in breathing.

Stomach Diagram

Diaphragm Lung

Which of the following is a breathing disorder?

Influenza Bronchitis

Lung cancer Meningitis

How can you prevent an asthma attack?

Avoid allergens Exercise

Take vitamins Rest

What is the role of alveoli?

Brings CO2 into blood

Brings O2 into blood

Gas exchange Air exchange

How do you measure the breathing rate?

Thermometer Count number of breaths/min

Take your pulse Use a heart sensor

What gas controls the breathing rate in humans?

O2 N2

Air CO2

Name the blood vessel that brings blood from the lungs to the heart?

Pulmonary artery Pulmonary vein

Aorta Vena cava

Apart from water name one other substance found in sweat?

Urine Nitrates

Salt Sulphates

State the location of the intercostal muscles.

Under the lungs Between ribs

Under the ribs Beside diaphragm

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Breathing System 2 EQ iQuiz