Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the components for the respiratory system
A
-pharynx
-larynx
-trachea
-lungs
-bronchi
-bronchioles
-alveoli
2
Q
Where is the components located
A
-pharynx
(area at the back of the throat)
-larynx
(At the top of the trachea)
-trachea
(tube connecting to the pharynx)
-lungs
(main respiratory organ)
-bronchi
(main airway leading to the lungs)
-bronchioles
(smaller airways connecting to the bronchi)
-alveoli
(Tiny pockets in the lungs)
3
Q
What’s the difference for avain respiration
A
-Nares the avian equivalent of the nostrils
-Larynx not used for vocalisation (syrinx)
-7 to 9 air sacs
-no diaphragm
-air capillaries instead of alveoli
