pulmonary Flashcards
what do we need O2 for
cell metabolism
what is CO2 a waste product of
cell metabolism
which respiratory tract consists of resident flora
URT
which respiratory tract is sterile
LRT
the chest wall is AKA
thoracic cage
what are the muscles of inspiration
diaphragm, intercostal muscles, and abdominal muscles
what does the thoracic cage/chest wall consist of
muscles of respiration and rib cage
this is responsible for warming and moistening the air and trapping things in mucus
nasal cavity
where are the pharyngeal tonsils located
nasopharynx
where are the palatine tonsils located
posterior wall of oral cavity
palatine tonsils are made of_____
lymphoid tissue
what does the larynx consist of
2 pairs of vocal cords
this is a common paassage way for food and air
oropharynx
what happens during swallowing to prevent aspiration
epiglottis closes over the glottis
the trachea is lined with these cells
pseudostratified ciliated epithelium