anatomy respiration Flashcards
What are 5 function of respiratory tract?
- gas exchange
- moves air to and from lungs
- protection respiratory surfaces
- production sound
- olfactory sense
Into what 2 parts is the respiratory system devided?
Upper (above larynx) and lower (below larynx) part
Respiratory mucosa consists of:
epithelial layer and lamina propria
What structure is inside the nasal cavity and what is its function?
Nasal conchae –> shell shaped structure consisting of 3 parts and due to this structure the air is turbulenced causing it to stay longer inside the nose
- heat air
- moisten air
- catching pollution
What is the exit through your nose called?
Internal nares
What is the area beneath the conchae
meatus
Where is the olfactory area?
Around the superior conchae
If you drink through a straw what happens to the palate
You must create a low pressure, vaccuum for the fluid to be sucked up, so the palate closes of the nasal cavity to be able to create this vaccuum
During production of which sounds does the palate close off the nasal cavity?
When saying “a”
What are the 3 sections of the pharynx (throat)?
- nasopharynx (nose throat)
- oropharynx (mouththroat)
- laryngopharynx (windpipe)
What is in the nasopharynx?
- The pharyngeal tonsil/ adenoid
- Opening to right and left auditory tube (Eustachian) to releave pressure
Of what tissue is the waldeyers ring made up?
lymphoid tissue (immune system)
What 3 types of tonsils does the Waldeyers ring contain?
- Pharyngeal/adenoid tonsil
- Lingual tonsil
- palatine tonsil
In which part of the larynx can you find the opening to the auditory tubes?
nasopharynx
Is the larynx part of the pharynx?
