Respiratory: Lab

Question 1

What are the 3 regions of the pharynx?

Answer 1

Nasopharynx, oropharynx, Laryngopharynx

Question 2

What are the tonsils, located in the Nasopharynx called?

Answer 2

Pharyngeal tonsils

Question 3

What is the name of the tonsils of the Oropharynx?

Answer 3

Palatine and Lingual Tonsils

Question 4

What are the functions of the voice box/larynx?

Answer 4

Routes air and food into proper channels. Plays a role in speech.

Question 5

Structure and Function of the Epiglottis

Answer 5

Structure: Spoon-shaped flap of cartilage
Function: Protects the superior opening of the larynx.

Question 6

What is the opening between the vocal cords

Answer 6

Glottis

Question 7

The function of Vocal Folds (True vocal cords)

Answer 7

Vibrate with expelled air, allows for speech

Question 8

What is tidal volume?

Answer 8

Volume of air inhaled and exhaled with each respiration

Question 9

What is Vital Capacity?

Answer 9

Or total exchangeable air of the lungs

Question 10

What is residual volume?

Answer 10

The amount of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal respiratory effort.