Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Bronch/o
A
Bronchus
2
Q
Laryng/o
A
Larynx
3
Q
Pharyng/o
A
Pharynx
4
Q
Phren/o
A
Diaphram
5
Q
Phrenic/o
A
Phrenic nerve
6
Q
Pleur/o
A
Pleura
7
Q
Pneumon/o
A
Lung
8
Q
Pneum/o, pneumat/o
A
Air, gas; respiration, lung
9
Q
Pulm/o, Pulmon/o
A
Lungs
10
Q
Rhin/o
A
Nose
11
Q
Sept/o
A
Septum, partition, dividing wall
12
Q
Spir/o
A
Breathing
13
Q
Trache/o
A
Trachea
14
Q
What provides an airway to breathe (moistening, warming, and filtering inspired air)
A
Nose
15
Q
Three regions of the Pharynx
A
- Nasopharynx (air passageway)
- Oropharynx (air and food passageway)
- Laryngopharynx (air and food passageway)