Respiration quiz Flashcards
Ventilation (Pulmonary)
Movement of air into & out of lungs
External Respiration
Gas exchange between air in lungs & blood
Internal Respiration
Gas exchange between the blood & tissues
Gas exchange
Oxygen enters blood & Carbon dioxide leaves
Voice Production
Movement of air past vocal folds makes sound & speech
Olfaction
Smell occurs when airborne molecules drawn into nasal cavity
Protection
Against microorganisms by preventing entry & removing them
Cilia
accessory structure of the nose; cleans the air
Mucus
accessory structure of the nose; moistens air inhaled
Capillaries
accessory structure of the nose; warms the air
Pharynx
common opening for food and air
Larynx
Voicebox
Thyroid cartilage
Adam’s apple; protects vocal cords; moves up when you swallow
Epiglottis
closes off larynx so food & liquid go down the esophagus; move down to cover trachea
True vocal cords
produce sound; with tongue, mouth & nose to produce words