Chap. 5 Flashcards
Respiratory system
External respiration moves oxygen from the ______ into the blood.
air
Cooperates with the circulatory system to provide oxygen for body cells.
Respiratory system
The drawing air into the lungs is
Inspiration or inhalation
Is a physician specializing in treating lung disorders,
Pulmonologist
Which structured is nearest the larynx?
Trachea
Which structured are composed of clusters of air sacs.
Alveoli
The trachea divided into two primary
Bronchi and bronchioles
The external part of the nose contains two openings.
nostrils, singular naris
Tubular passage that carries fluid from the eye to the nasal.
Nasolacrimal duct
passageway for the respiratory and digestive tracts
Pharynx
Located behind the nasal cavity.
Nasopharynx
part of the pharynx that lies posterior to the mouth
Oropharynx
Lowermost of the pharynx it lies near the larynx.
Laryngopharynx
pharyngeal means pertaining to the
Pharynx
Oropharyngeal means pertaining to
mouth and pharynx