Respiratory System Flashcards
Name two of the main Functions of the respiratory system?
Gas exchange, voice production,
protection (preventing and removing dangerous bacteria and microorganism)
Name the 3 main parts of respiratory system?
Three main parts: airways (nose, mouth,
pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi + bronchioles), lungs + muscle of respiration (diaphragm, intercostal muscles)
Function of the nose.
The nasal cavity warms, moistens and filters inhaled air
Name the two functions of the pharynx?
The pharynx chamber serves both respiratory + digestive functions
What is the larynx also called?
The “voice box”
What is the respiratory tract lined with?
ciliated mucous membrane
What is the difference between External and Internal respiration?
External respiration involves the exchange of gases between the alveoli + capillary the lungs (blood). Internal respiration
involves the exchange of gases between the blood + body cells.
How many lobes are in each lung?
right 3, left 2
What are the smallest bronchioles called?
terminal bronchioles
Name three diseases and disorders of the Respiratory System?
Asthma, emphysema, bronchitis,
cystic fibrosis
where in the feet would you find the lungs reflex point?
The lungs reflex point is on the ball of
the foot (both feet)
where in the feet would you find the throat reflex point?
You can find it on the front of the big
toe (both feet) at the very base of it
Where would you find bronchioli
Lungs
What is the function of the respiratory system?
Exchange of gasses - oxygen from the atmosphere into the body and carbon dioxide from the body.
A brief description of the lungs. Name one function of the lungs?
The lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax). The main function of the lungs is the process of gas exchange called respiration