Respiratory System-Lab Flashcards
1
Q
Upper respiratory system
A
Nasal cavity
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
2
Q
Lower respiratory system
A
Lungs
Bronchial tree
Alveoli
Pleural cavity
3
Q
Pharynx
A
Throat region
4
Q
Nasal cavity
A
Nasopharynx
5
Q
Oral cavity
A
Oropharynx
6
Q
Nasopharynx/oropharynx
A
Laryngopharynx
Leads to larynx
7
Q
Larynx
A
Epiglottis
Glottis
Vocal muscles/cords
8
Q
Epiglottis
A
Trapdoor
9
Q
Glottis
A
Space between the vocal cords
Opening
10
Q
Trachea
A
Bifurcation of the trachea
Immediately following the bifurcation is the bronchial tree
start of the lower respiratory system
11
Q
Bronchial Tree
A
Left and right primary bronchi Secondary bronchi Bronchioles Alveolar ducts Alveolar sacs Alveoli
12
Q
Alveoli
A
Terminal structure of the respiratory system
13
Q
Lungs
A
6 lobes
2 on the left
4 on the right
14
Q
Left lung lobes
A
Left cranial
Left cauda
15
Q
Right
A
Right cranial
Right middle
Right caudal
Accessory