Respiratory System Flashcards
What is the serous membrane covering the surface if the lungs?
Visceral pleura
What happens to the contaminated mucus in the trachea?
Cilia of the trachea beat continually to propel it toward the throat to be swallowed or spat out
What is the nasopharnyx?
The superior portion of the pharnyx
What is the epiglottis?
The flap of tissue cartilage that protects food from entering the larynx when swallowing
How do vocal cords function?
Vibration due to exhaling air
What structure in the respiratory system allows for speech?
Larynx contains vocal cords
What separates the nasal cavity from the oral cavity?
Both the hard and soft palate
How much air is exchanged during normal quiet breathing?
500 mL
How many lobes does each lung have?
Right lunch has 3, left has 2
What causes aspiration pneumonia?
Obstruction of the trachea by a piece of food
What tubes connect the middle ear to the nasopharnyx?
Pharyngotympanic tubes
Where are lingual tonsils located?
Lie at the base of the tongue
