Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Difference between upper and lower respiratory tract
A
Upper- Structures outside the thoracic cavity
Lower- Structures inside the thoracic cavity
2
Q
3 parts of the nose/nasal cavity
A
Cilia- small hairs
Palate- separates the nasal cavity from the mouth
Septum- separates the nasal cavity into two halves
3
Q
Ventilation measurements
A
Tidal volume - tests the amount of air inhaler
Inspiratory reserve volume- tests the amount of air that can be inhaled using maximum effort after normal inspiration
Expiratory reserve volume - Tests the amount of air exhaled