RESPIRATORY LAB REVIEW QUESTIONS Flashcards
Name the openings the occur between the nasal cavity and the pharynx.
the internal/ external nares lead from the nasal cavity into the pharynx
What is the name of the space found behind the oral cavity and above the laryngopharynx?
the oropharynx is found behind the oral cavity and above the laryngopharynx
What is the name of the large cartilage of the anterior pharynx
the thyroid cartilage is the largest cartilage anterior to the larynx; the laryngeal prominence
What is the name of the structure that prevents fluid from entering the nasopharynx during swallowing?
the uvula prevents fluid from entering the nasopharynx during swallowing
What is the structure that protects the glottis fluid from entering the larynx?
the epiglottis protects the glottis from fluid entering the larynx
Which lung only has two lobes?
the left lung has two lobes
The trachea branches off into two lungs which are called?
the primary bronchi
Where is the bronchial tree found?
the bronchial tree is found in the lungs; thoracic cavity
What small structures in the lungs are the site of exchange of oxygen within the capillaries?
the small structures which are the site of gas exchange are called alveoli
What effect does emphysema have on the surface area of the lungs?
if alveoli are destroyed, the individual would not be able to breath as efficiently
