HOSA respiratory Flashcards
1
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functions of respiratory system
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- delivers air to the lungs
- transports oxygen from inhaled air to the blood for delivery to the blood cells.
- expel waste products
- produce airflow through larynx that makes speech possible
- respiration (breathing)
2
Q
nose
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air enters body
3
Q
mouth
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oral cavity, allows food and air to enter body
4
Q
pharynx
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- known as throat, made up of three divisions
- receives the air after it passes through nose or mouth
5
Q
epiglottis
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- lid-like structure located at the base of the tongue
- closes laryngopharynx so food does not enter trachea
6
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larynx
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- voicebox
- triangular chamber located between the pharynx and trachea
7
Q
trachea
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- transports air to the lungs
- located in front of the esophagus
8
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nasal septum
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- a wall of cartilage that divides the nose into two equal sections
9
Q
nostrils
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- external opening of the nose
10
Q
cilia
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tiny hairs inside nostrils that filter the incoming air to remove debris
11
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mucous membrane
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specialized tissue that lines the nose, other parts of the respiratory system, and also lines other organ systems
12
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mucus
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-slippery secretion produced by mucous membrane that protects and lubricated these tissues.
13
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olfactory receptors
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- nerve ending that act as the receptors for the sense of smell and taste
14
Q
tonsils and adenoids
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- part of the lymphatic system
- helps protect body from infection coming through the nose and mouth.
15
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palatine tonsils
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located as the back of the mouth
