Respiratory system Flashcards
Provides for the intake of oxygen in the inspired air and the eliminate carbon dioxide produced in the metabolism process.
Respiratory system
2 Main parts of the respiratory system according to function:
- Conducting portion
- Respiratory portion
Hollow organ whose cavity is divided into two irregularly-shaped spaces.
Nose
Composed of bone, cartilage, muscle and connective tissue.
Nose
Its skin is provided with very fine hairs and usually has sebaceous glands.
Nose
Consists of stratified squamous epithelial that bears stiff hairs – strain dust particles.
Nose
Specialized region of the nasal epithelium that occupies the roof of the nasal cavity.
Olfactory epithelium
3 kinds of cells:
- Supporting cells
- Basal cells
- Olfactory cells
[4] Accessory Sinuses of the nose
- Frontal sinus
- Ethmoidal sinus
- Sphenoidal sinus
- Maxillary sinus
Sinus located above the eyes.
Frontal sinus
Sinus located between the eyes.
Ethmoidal sinus
Sinus located behind the eyes.
Sphenoidal sinus
Sinus located under the eyes.
Maxillary sinus
Often sites of painful inflammation called?
Sinusitis
Also known as Voice box.
Larynx
