Pharynx Flashcards

1
Q

In the pharynx label these in order Laryngopharynx Nasopharynx Dropharynx.

A

Nasopharynx, Dropharynx, Laryngopharynx

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2
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What is found in the Nasopharynx ?

A

Pharyngeal tonsils and Pharyngotympanic tube

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3
Q

What is the Pharyngeal tonsils primary made of?

A

Lymphoid tissue

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4
Q

Connects to the middle ear pharyngotympanic tube what does this tube prevent ?

A

The uvula looses off the nasopharynx preventing food from going into the nasal cavity

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5
Q

palatine and lingual tonsils sit where ?

A

Paltine tonsil is right bellow the uvula. the lingual tonsils is right above laryngophranx

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6
Q

what is tonsillitis ?

A

Inflammation of the palatine tonsils

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7
Q

What has primarly air that passes through it and is made of Pseudostratified ciliated columnar?

A

Nasopharynx

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8
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What is primary Stratified squamous epithelium; protection Food and air?

A

Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx

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