RESPIRATORY (FINALS) Flashcards
1
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conducts air to lungs
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CONDUCTING ZONE
2
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main site of gas exchange
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Respiratory zone
3
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Upper respiratory system PARTS:
A
Nose
pharynx
associated structures
3
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Lower respiratory system
PARTS:
A
Larynx
trachea
bronchi
lungs
3
Q
large cavity beyond nasal
vestibule
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Internal nose
3
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portion visible on face
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External nose
4
Q
Nasal cavity divided by ____
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nasal septum
5
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Starts at internal nares and extends to cricoid cartilage of larynx
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PHARYNX
5
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Functions of Pharynx
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- Passageway for air and food
- Resonating chamber
- Houses tonsils
6
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3 anatomical regions of pharynx
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- Nasopharynx
- Oropharynx
- Laryngopharynx
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