Respiratory Vocab

Question 1

Nasal conchae

Answer 1

Generate turbulence to allow time to warm/humidify

Question 2

Nasal mucosa

Answer 2

Provides moisture, traps particles

Question 3

Pharynx

Answer 3

Cone- shaped passageway leading from the oral and nasal cavities to the esophagus and larynx

Question 4

Nasopharynx

Answer 4

Most superior part of pharynx

Question 5

Vocal ligaments

Answer 5

Extend between thyroid and Raytheon if cartilages

Question 6

Tracheal cartilage

Answer 6

Support anterior and lateral walls

Question 7

Carina

Answer 7

Internal ridge at inferior end of trachea ( where it splits) containing many sensory receptors

Question 8

Alveolar type I cells

Answer 8

Fused to capillary beds- site of gas exchange

Question 9

Alveolar type II cells

Answer 9

Secrete a lipoprotein surfactant to prevent collapse of alveolar sacs at expiration

Question 10

Parietal pleura

Answer 10

Lines pleural cavity

Question 11

Visceral pleural

Answer 11

Adhered to surface of lung

Question 12

Pneumothorax

Answer 12

Collapsed lung due to air invading pleural cavity and breaking surface tension between pleura; elastic tissue of lung recoils, compressed

Question 13

Affinity

Answer 13

Natural liking or sympathy for someone or something