Homework

1
1 )What does the respiratory system do ?
The primary function of the respiratory system is to supply the blood
with oxygen in order for the blood to deliver the oxygen to all organs and
parts of the body . The respiratory system has many functions. Besides
helping you inhale (breathe in) and exhale (breathe out), it also allows you
to talk and to smell ,brings air to body temperature and moisturizes it to the
humidity level your body needs,delivers oxygen to the cells in your body ,
removes waste gases, including carbon dioxide, from the body when you
exhale , protects your airways from harmful substances and irritants.

2 ) What are some common problems with the respiratory system ?

Some common problems of the respiratory system include:

asthma – wheezing and breathlessness caused by a narrowing of the

airways
bronchitis – inflammation of the lung’s larger airways
emphysema – disease of the alveoli (air sacs) of the lungs
hay fever – an allergic reaction to pollen, dust or other irritants
influenza – caused by viruses
laryngitis – inflammation of the voice box (larynx)
pneumonia – infection of the lung.

2
Read the hospital poster . Then , choose the correct answers .
1 .What is the main idea of the poster ?
A . Steps to quitting smoking
2. Which of the following adds gases to the blood?
B.Alveoli

3. What can you infer about emphysema ?

B .It destroys the alveoli .

3
Match the words (1-7) with the definition :
1 with F
2 with D
3 with A
4 with G
5 with C
6 with E
7 with B

4
Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the
word bank .
1 . Smoking causes extensive damage in the respiratory system .
2 . Emphysema cauaes higher levels of carbon dioxide in the
blood .
3 . Jennifer doesn`t smoke but she has asthma from being around
smokers .