respi Flashcards
jutting external portion supported by bine and cartilage
nose
internal nose
ridges
common passageway of both respiratory and digestive system
pharynx
extends choanae to uvula
nasopharynx
extends from ubula to oral cavity
oropharynx
extends from epiflottis to esophagus
laryngopharynx
two reflexes
sneeze reflex and photic sneeze reflex
consist of cennective tissue and smooth muscle
trachea
the two path in trachea
main carina
2 branch that connects to the lungs
bronchi
principal organs on respiration
lungs
resting diaphragm of lungs
base
extending superiorly to a point about 2.5cm above the clavicle
apex
the site of gas exchange
alveoli
pleural cavity that lines with a serous membrane
pleura
fluid that is produced by the pleural membrane
pleural fluid
the process of moving air into and out of the lungs
inhalation and exhalation
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