Lecture Part 3

Question 1

What structures make up the pharynx

Answer 1

Nasopharynx ( in line with nose)
Osopharynx (in line with mouth)
Laryngopharynx (between pharynx and larynx)

Question 2

What’s found in the nasopharynx region?

Answer 2

•Adenoid which is pharyngeal tonsil
The tubal tonsil which is found in the opening of the nasopharynx.
•Opening of the euschian tube

Question 3

What’s found in the osopharynx region?

Answer 3

palatine tonsils

lingula tonsils

Question 4

What in the laryngopharynx?

Answer 4

Opening to the epiglottis and crocoid

Question 5

How does the eustachian tube differ in adults and children?

Answer 5

The eustachian tube in children is slightly more horizontal than it is in adults. Therefore children are more likely to get fluid buildup and infection compared to adults.

Question 6

Name many structures as you can find in the larynx?

Answer 6

The epiglottis
Vocal cords ( true and false cords, false are the vestibular) 
Vestibular ligaments
Vocal ligaments
Hyoid bone 
Thyroid cartilage
Thyroid glad 
Crocoid cartilage
Arytenoid cartilage

Question 7

What type of cartilage Is the epiglottis made of?

Answer 7

The epiglottis is made of elastic cartilage.

Question 8

What level is the hyoid bone ound on in the trachea?

Answer 8

The hyoid bone is found at C3.

Question 9

What level is the thyroid cartilage found ?

Answer 9

Thyroid cartilage is found on level c4-c5

Question 10

What level is the crocoid cartilage found?

Answer 10

The crocoid cartilage is found at C6.

Question 11

What is the function of the larynx?

Answer 11

Phonation
Protection of the lower respiratory tract
Cough reflex

Question 12

Describe the trachea structure

Answer 12

The trachea is made up of c shaped cartilage Which is a type of hyaline cartilage. The back of the trachea is supported by a smooth muscle known as trachealus. The trachea splits at T4-T5 into the bronchi. This is known as bifurcation.

Question 13

what are tonsils?

Answer 13

tonsils are classified as mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT), and therefore contain T cells, B cells and macrophages. They have an important role in fighting infection – the first line of defence against pathogens entering through the nasopharynx or oropharynx.