Anat Blood Vessel/Respiratory Flashcards
Fetal circulation (4)
Lungs are collapsed
2 atria are connected
Ductus Arteriosus
Ductus Venosus
What is Ductus Venosus?
connects umbilical vein to IVC
why? to bypass the liver
what is Ductus Arteriosus?
tiny vessels which connect pulmonary to aorta (bypass lungs)
How are the two atrias connected?
Foreman ovale connects L to R atrias
the ONLY organ shared between respiratory and digestive systems?
Pharynx (throat)
other term for pharynx?
throat
Pharynx is located where?
tube located on back of nose and mouth
Respiratory mucsoa lines with?
pharynx
3 parts of the pharynx
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
Nasopharynx location
back of the nose
Oropharynx location
bak of the mouth
Laryngopharynx location
back of the larynx
Epiglottis does what?
stops food from entering the trachea
Epiglottis is part of?
part of the larynx
*first structure to make air warm, clean and humid?
nose
Paranasal sinuses are?
lines with respiratory mucosa
airfilled bony cavities
Parts of the paranasal sinuses? (4)
Frontal, maxillary, ethmoid, sphenoid
Function of paranasal sinuses? (3)
makes skull lighter
sense of smell
voice better/louder
Functions of the Respiratory System (2)
exchange of resp gases (O2 & CO2)
Adjusts blood pH 7.35-7.45
Nose is lined with?
Nasal epithelium
Roof of nasal bone is how much?
1/3
Nasal Septum
separates two nasal cavities
Parts of nasal septum? (3)
cartilage, vomer bone and perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone
Palate is and what are they? (2)
floor of nose/roof mouth
Soft palate & hard palate