Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Oropharynx
A
Mouth
2
Q
Nasopharynx
A
Nose
3
Q
Trachea
A
anterior tube that carries air to the lungs
4
Q
Esophagus
A
posterior tube which carries food to the stomach
5
Q
Epiglottis
A
leaf shaped valve that keeps food out of the trachea and air out of the esophagus
6
Q
Bronchi
A
connected to the trachea and brings air into the lungs
7
Q
Bronchiols
A
small portions of the bronchi
8
Q
Alveoli
A
smaal sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and CO2 occurs
9
Q
Capillary Beds
A
Brings blood into the alveoli
10
Q
Diaphragm
A
muscles seperating the chest and abdominal cavities
11
Q
Inspiration
A
active part of breathing
12
Q
Capillaries
A
where oxygen-poor blood arrives
13
Q
Adult breathing rate
A
12-20 BPM
14
Q
Children breathing rate
A
15-30 BPM
15
Q
Infant breathing rate
A
25-50 BPM
