Respiratory System Flashcards
Functions of the Respiratory System
Gas Exchange
Blood Regulation
Olfaction
Protection
Voice production
Molecule from the RBC that carries O2
Hemoglobin
Exchange of O2 and CO2 between the organism and Environement
External Respiration
Oxidative process that occurs inside the cell
Cellular Respiration
Participate in the formation of ATP
Glucose + O2
Process of Cellular Respiration
Glycolysis –> Krebs Cycle –> Oxidative Phosphorylation
Process in Cellular Respiration that uses O2
Oxidative Phosphorylation
Gas exchange involves:
Breathing/ Ventilation & Gas Transport
How is gas transported?
Diffusion or transport of Hemoglobin in the RBC
Hemoglobin rich in O2 is called
Oxyhemoglobin
Hemoglobin poor without O2 is called
Deoxyhemoglobin
Requirements for Respiratory Surfaces in animal group
Moist
Thin
Extensive
Why should the Respiratory Surface be moist?
For easy diffusion
What keeps the Respiratory Surface moist?
Surfactant
What is the role of the Surfactant
Decreases Surface Tension of the Alveoli, making gas exchange more efficient
What is a Surfactant?
Type of lipid produced within the alveoli
Bronchi branches into
Bronchioles
Bronchioles branches into
Terminal Bronchioles
Terminal Bronchioles branches into
Respiratory Bronchioles
Secrete mucin and create a protective mucus layer
Goblet Cells
Where are Goblet Cells found?
intercalated in the Cilia
Position of Vocal Cord when one resonates
Adducted / Close
Position of Vocal Cord when we breathe
Abducted/ Open
Two Zones of Respiratory Tree
Conducting Zone
Respiratory Zone
Tonsil is found in this area
Oropharynx
A crucial connection point through which food, water, and air pass
Laryngopharynx
Another term for Laryngopharynx
Hypopharynx
The back area of the Pharynx
Nasopharynx
Leaf-like structure that guards the Pharynx
Epiglottis
Forms the adam’s apple
Thyroid Cartilage
Tough, flexible tissue that forms the front part of the Larynx. Also protects and support the larynx
Thyroid cartilage