Respiratory Flashcards
Respiratory functions
Gas exchange
Communication
Olfaction
pH regulation
Nose functions
Warm
Cleanse
Humidify
Detects odors
Amplifies sound
Protection
Nose structures
Nostrils
Nasal cavity
Nasal septum
Nostrils
External openings
Nasal cavity
Internal chamber
Nasal cavity structures
Conchae
Meatus
Nasal conchae
Tissue folds with blood and mucus that warm and humidify incoming air
Nasal meatus
Separates the conchae
Passage for air
Nasal septum
Separate the cavities
Pharynx functions
Carries air between the nasal cavity and the larynx
Parts of the pharynx
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
Nasopharynx
Ciliated pseudo-stratified columnar epithelium
Passage for air
Oropharynx
Stratified squamous epithelium
Passage for air and food
Laryngopharynx
Stratified squamous epithelium
Passage for air and food
Larynx functions
Carries air between and pharynx and trachea
Preventing food from entering the trachea
Sounds production
Parts of the larynx
Glottis
Vestibular folds
Vocal chords
Cartilage
Glottis
Airway surrounded by the larynx
Vestibular folds
Muscles that protect the airway by preventing food from entering the trachea
Vocal chords
Muscles that produce sound
Larynx cartilage
Epiglottis
Thyroid cartilage
Cricoid cartilage
Epiglottis
Uppermost portion of the larynx
Elastic cartilage
Prevents food from entering the glottis