extra questions Flashcards
the trachea leads to the
bronchii
the space at the back of the mouth that leads either to the airway or the esophagus
pharynx
oxygen from the air enters the bloodstream at what location
alveoli
primary function of hyaline cartilage
support trachea
when the diaphragm contracts (pulled down), _____ occurs
inhalation
what divides the left and right sides of nasal cavity
septum
posterior palate
soft palate
outer layer of tracheal wall
adventitia
the nose, pharynx and larynx make up the
upper respiratory tract
rounded tip of each lung
apex
a double layered serous membrane within the lung
pleura
outer membrane of pleural sac
parietal pleura
smaller cavity within thoracic cavity that contains the trachea and other structures including the heart
mediastinum
oropharynx extends from what to what
soft palatine to
Inner membrane of the pleural sac which adheres to the outer surface of the lung
visceral pleura