respitory 1 Flashcards
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the ______ is a large cavity inside skull bordered by many bones that extends from the external nose to the pharynx
Internal nose -
the _______sinuses are mucosa-lined air cavities in the bones of the skull (ethmoid, sphenoid, frontal and maxillary bones)
paranasal sinus ducts –
______which drain tears from the eyes
nasolacrimal ducts -
holes through which internal nose communicates with the pharynx
internal nares -
______ divides the nasal cavity into right and left halves, made of bone posteriorly (vomer, perpendicular plate of ethmoid, maxillae, palatine) and hyaline cartilage anteriorly
nasal septum
_____ is the anterior portion of the nasal cavity, lined with skin and covered with hair
vestibule
_______(superior, middle, inferior) are three bony projections that extend into the nasal cavity from the lateral side walls to increase the surface area, function to warm and moisten air
nasal conchae
_______ (superior, middle, inferior) are groove-like passages formed by the conchae
nasal meatuses
______ location of olfactory receptors on the superior nasal conchae and adjacent septum
olfactory epithelium
_______ from internal nares to level of soft palate
Nasopharynx
______ from soft palate to hyoid bone; posterior to oral cavity
Oropharynx
______ (hypopharynx) from hyoid bone to esophagus and larynx
Laryngopharynx
the “point” of trachea where it divides into left and right primary bronchi
Carina –
the trachea is lined with _______ epithelium functions to protect against dust, pollen, other allergens, bacteria,
glandular, pseudostratified, ciliated columnar
_______ (transverse smooth muscle) and elastic connective tissue attach onto each end of the rings to make a complete circle
trachealis muscle
______ lines the thoracic cavity
parietal pleura
_______ which covers lungs themselves
visceral pleura
________contains serous fluid which decreases friction allowing the membranes to slide easily while breathing
pleural cavity
bonus question
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quiz Thursday may 29th
Five functions of the respiratory system
1.gas exchange
2.location for the receptors for sense of smell
3.filtering air
4.production of sound
5.elemination of waste
the _____ separates the upper and lower airway
larynx
Slide 16 diagram lungs
where does the gas exchange occur
alveoli