MODULE 9: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Flashcards
functions of the respiratory system
gas exchange
gas conditioning
sound production
olfaction
defense
functions of the respiratory system
gas exchange
gas conditioning
sound production
olfaction
defense
what epithelium lines the respiratory tract?
pseudostratified ciliated columnar
can be found interspersed throughout the pseudostratified epithelium. these cells produce mucus, forming a protective layer over the epithelium. provides moisture to humidify the air before it reaches the lungs
goblet mucus cells
the consequences if a human body did not have ciliated respiratory epithelium
without ciliated epithelium, the body would lose as aspect of immunity, allowing more debris and potentially harmful pathogens into the respiratory system. without ciliated RTE, a person would be more susceptible to respiratory tract infections.
structures of the conducting portion of the respiratory system
- nose and nasal cavity
- paranasal sinuses
- pharynx
- larynx
- trachea
- primary, secondary, and tertiary bronchi
- terminal bronchioles
this portion of the respiratory system functions to transfer inhaled air from the outside world to the lungs tissue. this portion also conducts air from the lungs to the outside world. this is where humidification and trapping of debris occurs. no oxygen is absorbed into the blood in this region
conducting portion of respiratory system
this portion of the respiratory system functions to transfer inhaled air from the outside world to the lungs tissue. this portion also conducts air from the lungs to the outside world. this is where humidification and trapping of debris occurs. no oxygen is absorbed into the blood in this region
conducting portion of respiratory system
structures of the respiratory portion
- respiratory bronchioles
- alveolar ducts
- alveolar sacs
- alveoli
structures of the respiratory portion
- respiratory bronchioles
- alveolar ducts
- alveolar sacs
- alveoli
this region of the respiratory system functions to transfer gases between the lungs and pulmonary capillaries.
respiratory portion
this region of the respiratory system functions to transfer gases between the lungs and pulmonary capillaries.
respiratory portion
what are the four paranasal sinuses
frontal sinuses, sphenoid sinus, ethmoid sinuses, maxillary sinuses
what are the four paranasal sinuses
frontal sinuses, sphenoid sinus, ethmoid sinuses, maxillary sinuses
what type of epithelium lines the paranasal sinuses
respiratory tract epithelium
a muscular tube that connects the nasal cavity and the larynx in the respiratory system. it also functions to connect the oral cavity with the esophagus
the pharynx
the most superior aspect of the pharynx
nasopharynx
the most superior aspect of the pharynx
nasopharynx
the middle aspect of the pharynx. part of both the respiratory and digestive system
oropharynx
laryngopharynx
the most inferior aspect of the pharynx. involved in both the digestive and respiratory systems.
difference between the nasopharynx and the oro and laryngopharynx histology
nasopharynx is respiratory tract epithelium, oro and laryngopharynx are stratified squamous epithelium