Respiratory System Flashcards
1
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Respiratory Zone
A
Exchanging of gasses and oxygen in the lung
2
Q
Conductive Zone
A
From the nasal going down to the bronchi
3
Q
Regions of the Pharynx
A
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
4
Q
Frontal Sinus (Function)
A
Air humidification and filter
5
Q
4 Sinuses
A
Frontal Sinus
Ethmoid Sinus
Maxillary Sinus
Sphenoid Sinus
6
Q
Ethmoid Sinus (Function)
A
Bone Structure ( skull and or face structure / shape )
7
Q
Maxillary Sinus
A
Lubrication of inner nose
8
Q
Sphenoid Sinus
A
Regulation of air and fluid drainage
9
Q
Commonly called as “throat”
A
Pharynx
10
Q
Larynx
A
- Voice Box
- Assists cough reflex
- Separates food and breathing
11
Q
9 Cartilages of Larynx
A
(Unpaired)
Thyroid
Epiglotic
Cricoid
(Paired)
Arytenoid
Corniculate
Cuneiform
12
Q
Main Parts of Respiratory (Lung)
A
Trachea
Bronchi
Right and Left Lung
13
Q
Bronchioles
A
small, grape-like ducts
14
Q
Alveolar Ducts
A
passageway in bronchioles
15
Q
Alveoli
A
- Responsible for C02 and 02 exchange
- “Little Cavity”
