Innervation and Circulation Flashcards
1
Q
N: lungs
A
1) sympathetic fibers from T1 to T4 spinal segments
2) parasympathetic fibers from vagus nerve
form pulmonary plexus
2
Q
N: parietal pleura
A
somatic nerves
1) phrenic nerve
2) intercostal nerves
3
Q
N: visceral pleura
A
1) sympathetic fibers from T1 to T4 spinal segments
2) parasympathetic fibers from vagus nerve
(same as tissue of lungs)
4
Q
Blood supply of respiratory system
A
direct branches coming from thoracic aorta (bronchial arteries)