Gaseous Exchange Flashcards
What are the 2 nostrils responsible for?
Air from atmosphere inhaled through two openings in nose called nostrils.
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What are the 2 nasal cavities lined with?
Cavities are lined with ciliated columnar epithelium with goblet cells.
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What is the function of mucus in the nasal cavities?
Mucus from the goblet cells together with the cilia trap dust/dirt and sweep it out of the nose. Mucus keeps cavity moist.
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What warms the incoming air in the air passages?
Blood capillaries warm the incoming air.
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What is the purpose of turbinate bones in the air passages?
Has turbinate bones to increase surface for airflow.
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Where is the trachea situated in relation to the oesophagus?
Trachea is situated in front of the oesophagus.
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What protects the trachea and keeps it open?
C-shaped cartilage rings protect trachea and keep it open.
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