Body Systems L16 Flashcards
What are the functions of the respiratory System?
• Functions:
- Provides O2 -> body tissues
- Removes CO2
- Regulates blood pH
- Defence -> Pathogens
- Produces sound
- Olfactory senses
What does pulmonary mean?
• Pulmonary -> Refers to lungs
What are airways?
• Airways
Tubes through which air flows between external environment & alveoli
What is inspiration?
• Inspiration
Movement of air from external environment into the alveoli
What is expiration?
• Expiration
Movement of air from alveoli to the external environment
What is the respiratory cycle?
• Respiratory Cycle
Process of inspiration & expiration
Name the two divisions of the respiratory tract
Upper & Lower Respiratory Tracts
List the structural components of the upper respiratory tract
Nose
Pharynx
Larynx
Paranasal tissues
What is the function of the upper respiratory tract?
Functions: Warms & moistens air Filters air Involved -> Olfaction Resonates sound
What are the functions of the nose?
Functions: Warms & moistens air Filters air Contains receptors >> Smell Modifies speech sound
List the names of the functional adaptations of the nose
Vibrissae Conchae Mucosa Cilia Paranasal Tissues
Describe the Vibrissae of the nose
Vibrissae
»_space; Hairs -> entrance
»_space; Trap large dust particles
Describe the Conchae of the nose
Conchae
»_space; Shelf-like projections -> lateral wall
»_space; Produce turbulence -> enables more time to warm & moisten air
Describe the Conchae of the nose
Mucosa
»_space; Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium -> have globular cells
»_space; Goblet cells produce mucous -> Trap particles
»_space; Cilia
-» Waft mucous trapped particles -> pharynx for swallowing.
-» Rich capillary network underlying mucosa
Circulation of blood warms air
-» Olfactory mucosa
Located -> upper transect of nose
Contains receptors -> smell
Describe the Paranasal tissues of the nose
Paranasal tissues
»_space; Air filled spaces -> drain into naval cavity
»_space; Lighten skull
»_space; Resonate sound
Describe the function of the cilia of the mucosa of the nose
> > Cilia
-» Waft mucous trapped particles -> pharynx for swallowing.
-» Rich capillary network underlying mucosa
Circulation of blood warms air
-» Olfactory mucosa
Located -> upper transect of nose
Contains receptors -> smell
What is the olfactory mucosa of the nose?
-» Olfactory mucosa
Located -> upper transect of nose
Contains receptors -> smell
What are the functions of the pharynx?
Functions:
Forms communal passageway -> respiratory & gastrointestinal systems.