Respiratory defense system Flashcards
1
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Mucous cells and mucous glands produce
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- Produce mucus that bathes exposed surfaces
2
Q
Function of cilia
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- Sweep debris trapped in mucus toward the pharynx (mucus escalator)
3
Q
Filtration in nasal cavity removes
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large particles
4
Q
Filtration in nasal cavity removes
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large particles
5
Q
Alveolar macrophages
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engulf small particles that reach lungs
6
Q
Pharynx is divided into
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Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Larygopharyncx
7
Q
The Nose
* Air enters the respiratory system
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Through nostrils or external nares
* Into nasal vestibule
8
Q
- Nasal hairs are in_____ and are the first___
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- Are in nasal vestibule
- Are the first particle filtration syste
9
Q
The nasal septum divides nasal cavity into
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into left and right
10
Q
Superior portion of nasal cavity is the ___ and this provides
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olfactory region
* Provides sense of smell
11
Q
mucous secretions from paranasal sinus and tears
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- Clean and moisten the nasal cavity
