conducting zone Flashcards

1
Q

air enters through the nose,

A

external nares, nasal cavity, divided by the nasal septum in to 2, them mouth and in to the pharynx which is a common passage for both air and food

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2
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the nasal passages open in to the

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pharynx, nasopharynx by internal nares

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3
Q

epiglottis prevents the food from entering the

A

trachea

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4
Q

pharynx is continous as

A

larynx or voice box

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5
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the trachea enters in to the

A

thoracic cavity and divides into 2 branches: the left and right bronchi
one leading in to each lung which divides in to smaller bronchioles

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6
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there is no exchange of gases in the

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conducting zone

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