respiratory system

Question 1

what is the purpose of the nasal conchae?

Answer 1

increases surface area for warming and humidifying inspired air

Question 2

parts of the pharynx?

Answer 2

nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx

Question 3

where are the vocal cords located?

Answer 3

larynx

Question 4

what is the purpose of the bronchial tree?

Answer 4

to conduct air to/from lungs

Question 5

how many secondary bronchi does each primary have?

Answer 5

right primary - 3 secondary
left primary - 2 secondary

Question 6

what do bronchioles do?

Answer 6

regulate airflow to the lungs

Question 7

what are conducting bronchioles made of?

Answer 7

cartilage and smooth muscle

Question 8

what are respiratory bronchioles made of?

Answer 8

just smooth muscle

Question 9

what occurs in the alveoli?

Answer 9

site of gas exchange

Question 10

what are the parts of the respiratory membrane?

Answer 10

alveolar and capillary wall

Question 11

what membrane surrounds the lungs?

Answer 11

pleura

Question 12

what occurs when the diaphragm contracts?

Answer 12

expiration, air is being pushed out

Question 13

what occurs when the diaphragm is resting

Answer 13

inspiration

Question 14

what is nasal mucosa made of?

Answer 14

epithelial tissue

Question 15

what bone supports the larynx superiorly

Answer 15

hyoid

Question 16

what is the voice box?

Answer 16

larynx

Question 17

what is the passageway of an oxygen molecule from inspiration to transfer through respiratory membrane

Answer 17

oral cavity -> oropharynx -> laryngopharynx -> larynx/trachea -> primary bronchi -> secondary bronchi -> tertiary bronchi -> conducting bronchioles -> respiratory bronchioles -> alveoli -> capillary -> RBC