Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
where does the respiratory system extend from
A
the external nares (nostrils) to the lungs’ tiny air sacs
2
Q
primary responsibility of the respiratory system
A
transporting air into and out of those air sacs, the alveoli, where gas exchange occurs
3
Q
what does the upper respiratory system consist of
A
nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx
4
Q
what does the lower respiratory system consist of
A
bronchial tree: the trachea, bronchi, and all the remaining branches of the airway
5
Q
where does air enter the nasal cavities though during inhalation
A
external nares and vestibules
6
Q
vestibules
A
are the spaces, just inside the nares that are surrounded by nasal cavities
7
Q
what separates the vestibules and the remainder of the nasal cavities
A
nasal septum
