RESPIRATORY SYSTEM FINAL Flashcards
1
Q
Function of the respiratory system (3)
A
Filter air, exchange gasses, produce vocal sounds
2
Q
Contracting or relaxing muscles that alter the tension on the vocal chords controls
A
Pitch
3
Q
Strong blasts of air passing through the vocal chords result in
A
Increased intensity
4
Q
Taking a deep breath and forcing air out of the kings to clean the lower respiratory tract
A
Cough
5
Q
Increasing ventilation of the kings to increase oxygen levels in the blood
A
Yawn
6
Q
The c shaped cartilage rings of the trachea have an opening that faces
A
Posteriorly
7
Q
The purpose of the pleural cavity
A
Reduce friction during breathing
8
Q
The alveoli consists of
A
Simple squamous epithelial cells
