Human Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Top parts of respiratory system
A
Nasal cavity Hard palate Soft palate Larynx Oesophagus
2
Q
Middle part after oesophagus
A
C shaped ring of cartilage
Tracheae with ciliates epithelium
Intercostal muscle
3
Q
The main parts of the respiratory system
A
The lungs
Bronchus and bronchioles
Pleura (with inner pleural membrane)
Heart in mediastinum
4
Q
Lowest parts of the respiratory system
A
Outer pleural membrane
Pleural cavity
Diaphragm
5
Q
What is the epiglottis
A
Small flap part of tissue to prevent drops from entering the windpipe
6
Q
Squamous epithelium
A
A layer of flattened cells
7
Q
Pleura prevents what
A
Pain and friction
