Respiratory System Structures Flashcards
What is the first structure that air flows through in the respiratory system?
Nose
The nose includes nasal cavities.
What are the paranasal sinuses?
Air-filled spaces that help with mucus production and voice resonance
They are connected to the nasal cavities.
What is the function of the pharynx?
Muscular tube that connects the nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus
It plays a role in swallowing and breathing.
What is the larynx commonly known as?
Voice box
It contains the vocal cords.
What is the primary function of the trachea?
Conduct air to and from the lungs
It is also known as the windpipe.
What are bronchi?
The left and right branches of the trachea
They are made of cartilage and muscle.
What are bronchioles?
Smaller muscular tubes that branch off from the bronchi
What are alveoli?
Air sacs where gas exchange occurs
They are the endpoint of the respiratory tree.
Fill in the blank: The _______ connects the nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus.
pharynx
True or False: The trachea is responsible for gas exchange.
False
The trachea conducts air, but gas exchange occurs in the alveoli.
