Practical 2 - Respiratory Flashcards
What type of tissue is in the alveoli (alveolar sacs and ducts)? Functions? Why?
Simple Squamous epithelium. Diffusion, thin single layer of cells is more easily permeable
What type of tissue is in the mouth and esophagus (larynx, laryngopharynx, oropharynx)? Functions? Why?
Stratified Squamous Epithelium. Acts as a protective barrier from abrasion, allows layers to slough off without causing damage
What type of tissue is in the nasal cavity, trachea, and bronchi? Functions? Why?
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium. Secretes mucus (goblet cells) and moves the mucus (cilia) to keep air humidified
What type of (non epithelial) tissue is in the nose, larynx, trachea, and bronchi? Functions? Why?
Hyaline cartilage. Flexibility and support so these structures don’t collapse.
What type of tissue is in the epiglottis of the larynx? Functions? Why?
Elastic cartilage. Provides strength and elasticity while also maintaining shape, which allows it to open and close to cover the trachea.
Where is pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium located?
internal nares, nasal concahe, nasopharynx, trachea, and primary bronchi
Where is simple cuboidal epithelium located?
segmental bronchi, terminal bronchioles, and respiratory bronchioles (moves to simple squamous)
Where is simple squamous epithelium located?
alveoli, alveolar sacs, alveolar ducts
Where is stratified squamous epithelium located?
larynx, laryngopharynx, oropharynx
What type of tissue is in the segmental bronchi, terminal bronchioles, and respiratory bronchioles? Functions? Why?
Simple cuboidal epithelium. Allow a little gas exchange, mostly conducting air but moving towards gas exchange areas.
What are functions of the respiratory system?
move air in and out, clean and humidity the air, gas exchange, olfaction, pH balance, and blood pressure regulation
What are the two main components of the respiratory system? What composes each of those sections?
Upper airway - nose, external nares, nasal vestibule, nasal cavity, nasal conchae, choana, pharynx (all three)
Lower airway - trachea and lungs (primary bronchi, secondary bronchi, tertiary bronchi, bronchioles, terminal bronchiles, respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs, and alveoli)
What are the borders of the nasopharynx?
internal nares to the soft palate
What are the borders of the oropharynx?
soft palate to hyoid bone
What are the borders of the laryngopharynx?
hyoid bone to esophagus
What are the three types of tonsils?
palatine, pharyngeal, and lingual
What is the other name for the choana?
posterior nasal aperatures (internal nostrils)
What are the three paired cartilages of the larynx?
arytenoid, cuneiform, and corniculate
What are the three single cartilage structures of the larynx?
thyroid, cricoid, and epiglottis
What are the two folds in the larynx called?
superior are the vestibular folds (false vocal cords)
inferior are the vocal folds (true vocal cords)
What are most structures in the larynx made of? Which structure is different than the others?
mostly hyaline, but the epiglottis is made of elastic
Where do the true vocal cords attach?
the thyroid and arytenoid cartilages
What is the shape of the tracheal cartilage?
C shaped
Where is the trachea in relation to the esophagus?
trachea is anterior
What “fills the circle” where the trachea’s C shaped cartilage ends? What is the purpose?
the trachealis muscle, which contracts and relaxes to adjust airflow
What structure is located at the tracheal bifurcation into the primary bronchi? Purpose?
the carina, a cartilage ridge which directs airflow into the bronchi
What does smoking cause?
paralyzed cilia