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1
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What are the bony structures underlying the epithelial layer on the lateral side of the nasal cavities called?

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Conchae

2
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Describe the role of the nasal cavities.

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They warm and humidify the air passing through the nasal cavities.

3
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Describe the resistance of the nasal cavities and the implications for exercise.

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High resistance - when exercising, breathing is mainly done through the mouth because that is a path of lower resistance and more water is lost

4
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What are the paranasal sinuses? What is their role?

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4 sets of blind-ended out-pocketings of the lateral walls of the nasal cavities
Four Paranasal Sinuses: Frontal, Maxillary, Ethmoid, Sphenoid
They reduce the weight of the facial bones, provide a crumple zone for facial trauma, act as resonators for the voice and insulate sensitive structures from the rapid temperature fluctuations in the nasal cavities.

5
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What are the three parts of the pharynx and where are they found?

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Nasopharynx - behind the nasal cavities
Oropharynx - posterior to the tongue, consists of lymphoid tissue
Laryngopharynx - after the epiglottis

6
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What is the larynx?

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Cartilaginous structure that is supported from the roof of the mouth from the hyoid bone

7
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What structure is attached to the vocal ligaments which open and close entry to the larynx?

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Arytenoid cartilage

8
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How many cartilage rings are around the trachea?

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Around 20

9
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Describe the anterior and posterior lining of the trachea.

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Anterior lining is epithelium

Posterior lining has trachealis muscle - this is needed for swallowing

10
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Describe the changes in number of cartilage rings and smooth muscle that changes with branching of the bronchi.

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Number of cartilage rings decreases

Amount of smooth muscle increases