Nose Flashcards
What are the functions of the nose?
A
warms, cleanses and humidifies inhaled air
detects odours
amplifies the voice
FUnctions of the hard and soft palates?
A
They separate the nasal and oral cavities and allow breathing whilst there is food in the mouth.
Functions of larynx?
A
keeps food and drink out of the airway
sound production
components of larynx?
- epiglottis
- hyoid bone
- thyroid cartilage
- laryngeal incisure
- cricoid cartilage
- treachea
Why is the Adam’s apple more prominent in males?
Growth is stimulated by testosterone
Why do adult males have deeper voices than adult females?
The vocal cords are longer and thicker than in females.
Whats the vibrissae?
Nasal cavity
Prevent debris from entering the nose
Whats the conchae?
Nasal cavity
- turbulent air flow
- increase **contact with mucous membrane **of nasla cavity
- clean, warm and humidifying air
Whats the conchae?
Nasal cavity
- turbulent air flow
- increase **contact with mucous membrane **of nasla cavity
- clean, warm and humidifying air
What are goblet cells of respiratory mucosa?
Nasal cavity and down into the lungs
Secrete mucus to trap particles in inhaled air
Whats cilia of respiratory mucosa?
Nasal cavity and down into the lungs
Move mucus towards the pharynx to be swallowed or coughed up
What do blood vessle in the respiratory mucosa do?
Nasal cavity and down into the lungs
Warm the air
Olfactory mucosa and olfactory nerve endings what does it do?
Nasal cavity
Detection of odours
Whats the pharyngeal tonsil?
Nasopharynx
Mounts immune response against airborne pathogens
What are Palatine & lingual tonsils?
Oropharynx
Mount immune response against airborne pathogens
