Health Science

M EDICAL A SSISTANT

Alveoli

x

Standard 2 Describe the functions of the respiratory system. Warm, moisten, and filter air

x x x

Sound production Carbon dioxide-oxygen gas exchange

Standard 3 Identify the signs and symptoms of disorders of the respiratory system. Asthma Tuberculosis (TB) Upper respiratory infection (URI) Pneumonia Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) x Bronchitis x x x x x x

Epistaxis (bloody nose)

x

Standard 4 Identify the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress. Dyspnea (pursed lip breathing)

x x x

Tachypnea Wheezing

STRAND 9 Students will describe the anatomy and physiology of the Digestive System. Standard 1 Describe the functions of the digestive system.

Ingestion Digestion Absorption Excretion

x x x x

Standard 2 Identify the structures of the alimentary canal organs and their basic functions. Mouth-chemical and mechanical digestion Pharynx-passageway Esophagus –passageway to stomach Stomach-chemical and mechanical digestion Small intestine-nutrient absorption x x x x x

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