Chapter 16: The Respiratory System
Critical Thinking


1.  

What are the major functions of the Respiratory System?

2.  

Describe the effect to the lungs of Cystic fibrosis.

3.  

Why does a male have a lower voice than a female?

4.  

Three conditions can have severely negative effect on the respiratory system: Pneumonia, Tracheal Blockage and Tuberculosis. Describe the effect on the respiratory system of each.

5.  

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome kills 10,000 infants each year. What is it that might cause such a significant number of deaths to infants?


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