Pulmonary System Flashcards
Failure in the cardiovascular system or respiratory system results in…?
Rapid cell death from O2 starvation
What separates the upper and lower respiratory tract?
The larynx
The nostrils, pharynx, and larynx make up the…?
Upper respiratory tract
What makes up the lower respiratory tract?
The larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
What is another name for the nostrils?
Nares
What are the distinct regions of the pharynx?
Nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx
What are the 5 cartilages of the larynx?
Thyroid cartilage, elastic cartilage, cricoid cartilage, and a pair of arytenoid cartilages
T/F the epiglottis is made up of cricoid cartilage.
False. The epiglottis is made up of elastic cartilage.
What is the purpose of cricoid cartilage in the trachea?
It forms a ring at the top of the trachea
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What are the cartilaginous rings on the trachea made up of?
Hyaline cartilage
T/F There are false vocal cords called ventricular folds above the true vocal chords.
True
What are the branches of the bronchial tree called?
Trachea, primary bronchi, secondary bronchi, tertiary bronchi, bronchioles, terminal bronchioles
What do asthma attacks or allergic reactions to to the distal bronchiole?
They constrict the smooth muscle
T/F The pleural cavity resides between the ribs and lungs.
True
