Chapter 23 Flashcards
Define: vestibule
Contains numerous hairs
Respiratory region special functions
Contains conchae and meatuses
Olfactory region special function
Functions in olfaction
Nasopharynx functions
Passageway for air; contains internal nares, opening for auditory tubes, and pharyngeal tonsil
Oropharynx functions
Passageway for both air and food and drink; contains opening for fauces(mouth)
Laryngopharynx functions
Passageway for both air, food, and drink
Larynx functions
Passageway for air; contain the vocal food for voice production
Trachea
Passageway for air; contain c-shaped rings of cartilage to keep trachea open
Main bronchi functions
Passageway for air; contain c-shaped rings of cartilage to maintain patency
Lobar bronchi functions
Passageway for air; contain plates of cartilage to maintain patency
Segmental bronchi
Passageway for air; contain plates of cartilage to maintain patnecy
Larger bronchioles
Passageway for air; contain more smooth muscle than in the bronchi
Smaller bronchioles
Passageway for air; contain more smooth muscle than in the larger bronchioles
Terminal bronchioles
Passageway for air; contain more smooth muscle than in the smaller bronchioles
Respiratory bronchioles
Passageway for air; gas exchange