Lesson 13/14 Exam 4 Flashcards
respiratory system
organ system that takes in air and expels it from the body
respiration refers to
ventilation of the lungs
function of the respiratory system
- gas exchange
- communication
- olfaction
- acid base balance
- blood pressure regulation
- blood and lymph flow
- platelet production
- blood filtration
- expulsion of abdominal contents
gas exchange in the respiratory system
O2 and CO2 exchanged between blood and air
communcation in the respiratory system
speech and other vocalization
olfaction is
sense of smell
acid base balance in respiratory system
influences pH of body fluids by eliminating CO2
blood pressure regulation in respiratory system
assists with synthesis of angiotensin II
angiotensin II
hormone that regulates blood pressure
blood and lymph flow in respiratory system
breathing creates pressure gradients between thorax and abdomen that promotes flow of lymph and blood
platelet production in respiratory system
more than half of platelets are made by megakaryotes in lungs
blood filtration in respiraotry system
lungs filter small clots
expulsion of abdominal contents i respiratory system
breath holding assists in urination, defacation, and childbirth
principle organs of the respiratory system
- nose
- pharynx
- larynx
- trachea
- bronchi
- lungs
conducting zone
- passages that serve only for airflow
- nostrils through major bronchioles
respiratory zone
regiosn that participate in gas exchange
upper respiratory tract
airway from nose through larynx
lower respiratory tract
regions from trachea through lungs
nose
- warms, cleasnes, and humidifies inhaled air
- detects odors
- serves as resonating chamber that amplifies voice
the nose extends from
nostrils to posterior nasal apeture
nostrils aka
nares
posterior nasal apeture aka
choanae
facial part of the nose is shaped by
bone and hyaline cartilage
nasal septum
divides nasal cavity into right and left nasal fossae
vestibule
small dilated chamber just inside nostrils lined with stratified squamous epithelium
guard hairs aka
vibrissae
guard hairs
stiff hairs that block insects and debris from entering nose
chamber behind vestibule occupied by
superior, middle, and inferior nasal conchae
nasal conchae project
from lateral walls toward septum
meatus
narrow air passage beneath each concha
narrowness and turbulence ensure
most air contacts mucous membranes to clean, warm, and moisten the air
nasal mucosa covered by
respiratory epithelium
respiratory epithelium
ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium
ciliated cells
have motile cilia that propel mucus posteriorly toward pharynx to be swallowed
_____ produce most mucus in nasal respiratory epithelium
goblet cells
goblet cells are supplemented by
mucous glands in lamina propria
olfactory epithelium
- located at roof of each nasal fossa
- immobile cilia bind odoarant molecules
olfactory glands secrete ___
serous fluid
why do olfactory glands secrete serous fluid
to assist in the diffusion of odor molecules to receptors on the cilia
pharynx
muscular funnel extending about 5in from posterior nasal apertures to larynx
muscles of the pharynx assist in
swallowing and speech
what are the three regions of the pharynx
- nasopharynx
- oropharynx
- laryngopharynx
nasopharynx
posterior to nasal apertures and above soft palate
nasopharynx receives ___ and contains ____
- auditory tubes
- pharyngeal tonsil
what is the purpose fo the 90° downward turn in the nasopharynx?
to trap large particles
oropharynx
space between soft palate and epiglottis
what tonsils are located in the oropharynx
palatine
laryngopharynx
posterior to larynx from epiglottis to cricoid cartilage
larynx
cartilaginous chamber about 1.5in long
larynx primary function
- keep food and drink out of airway
- involved in sound production
epiglottis
flap of tissue that guards superior opening of larynx
what happens to the epiglottis when swallowing?
extrinsic muscles pull larynx upward and tongue pushes epiglottis down
what is the reason for the epiglottis closing?
closes airway and directs food to esophagus behind it
_____ play greater role in keeping food and drink out of the airway
vestibular folds
___ cartilages make up framework of larynx
nine
what are the first three cartilages of the larynx
- epiglottis
- thyroid
- cricoid
epiglottis cartilage
- most superior
- spoon-shaped supportive plate of epiglottis
thyroid cartilage
- shield-shaped and largest
- contains laryngeal prominence
laryngeal prominence aka
adam’s apple
what causes adam’s apple to grow
testosterone
cricoid catilage
- ring like shape
- connects larynx to trachea
vestibular folds
two folds on internal wall of larynx that extend from thyroid cartilage to arytenoid cartilages
vestibular folds function
close larynx during swallowing
vestibular fold supported by
vestibular ligaments
vocal folds
- produce sound when air passes between them
- contain vocal ligaments
vocal ligaments covered in
stratified squamous epithelium
why are vocal ligaments covered in stratified squamous epithelium
to ensure they can endure vibration and contact
glottis
vocal cords and opening between them
how many layers of muscle are in the larynx?
two; superficial and deep
extrinsic muscles of larynx
- superficial layer of muscles connecting larynx to hyoid bone
- elevate larynx during swallowing
intrinsic muscles
abduct or adduct vocal cords depending on direction of rotation
air forced between adducted cords creates
high pitch sound
lower pitched sounds are audible when
cord are more slack
how do adult male cords compare to female
- usually longer and thicker
- vibrate more slowly
- produce lower pitched sound
loudness is determined by
the force of air passing between vocal cords
what transforms crude sounds from the vocal cord into words
actions of the pharynx, oral cavity, tongue, and lips
trachea
- tube that connects larynx to bronchi
- windpipe