Chapter 2- LETS RESPIRATORY THIS Flashcards
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Where are the esophagus and air tube joined?
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They’re joined at the pharynx.
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What is the first step in the respiratory process?
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It starts with breathing oxygen to the body.
2
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The “Adam’s apple” is also known as ________.
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The larynx.
3
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What separates the digestive tract from the respiratory tract?
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The epiglottis separates these two tracts by opening and closing the glottis.
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The lungs are covered by what particular membrane?
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The lungs are covered by a membrane called pleura.
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How does the nose protect the respiratory system from external injury?
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The nasal cavities in the nose are lined with a mucous membrane.
