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Respiratory System Research Summary
1. 1 pt. What is the function of the respiratory system?
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2. 6 pt. What are the functions or roles of the following organs or structures?
 Lungs _________________________________________________________
 Trachea _______________________________________________________
 Larynx ________________________________________________________
 Bronchi and bronchioli _____________________________________________
 Alveoli ________________________________________________________
 Diaphragm _____________________________________________________
3. 2 pt. Describe the path of oxygen from inhaled air through the respiratory system.
Begin with the nose and mouth and end when oxygen enters the bloodstream.
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4. 1 pt. How do cilia in the trachea help keep the respiratory system clean?
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5. 1 pt. How are food and water kept out of the lungs when we swallow?
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6. 2 pt. Where does the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and air in
the lungs take place? Describe the movement of gasses in and out of the blood.
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7. 2 pt. What is the average surface area of the human lungs? ________________
How does the structure of the alveoli increase the efficiency of gas exchange in the
lungs?______________________________________________________________
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8. 8 pt. Choose TWO of these conditions and complete the questions. Each member of
the group will research two conditions and complete the questions on this form. As a
group, you must complete the questions for ALL of the diseases/conditions.
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common diseases or conditions of this system are:
Emphysema
Lung cancer
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis
Disease/Condition #1: ___________________________________
 What are the causes? _____________________________________________
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 What are the symptoms? ___________________________________________
 What effects are seen on the respiratory system? _______________________
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 How is the condition treated? _______________________________________
Disease/Condition #2: ___________________________________
 What are the causes? _____________________________________________
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 What are the symptoms? ___________________________________________
 What effects are seen on the respiratory system? _______________________
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 How is the condition treated? _______________________________________
2 pts. Sources (minimum of 3 – use a text FIRST, then consult websites, articles, etc.)
Citations MUST be complete – see Media Center Works Cited page.
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