Respiratory System Test Flashcards
Partition dividing the nose
Nasal septum
Leaf Like structure that closes larynx during swallowing
Epiglottis
Two hollow spaces in the nose
Nasal cavity
Correct name for the throat
Pharynx
Voicebox
Larynx
Tube from larynx to center of chest
Trachea
Carries air from trachea to Lungs
Bronchi
Smaller air tubes in lungs
Bronchioles
Air sacs that exchange gases
Alveoli
Organ of respiration
Lungs
Process of breathing in air
Inspiration
How many minutes of oxygen does the body have
4-6 minutes
What do mucus and cilia trap
Pathogens and dirt
Olfactory receptors
Create sense of smell
Where are the adenoids and auditory tube openings
Nasopharynx
Where does the esophagus and trachea branch off of
Laryngeopharynx
Where are the vocal chords located
Larynx
How many lobes does the left lung have
Two because the heart is on the opposite side
Control center of the respiratory system
Medulla oblongata
Three functions of the nasal cavity
Warm air, moisten air, filter air
Pneumonia
Infectious disease of the lungs with a buildup of fluid in the Alveoli
Influenza
A highly contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory system
Bronchitis
Inflammation of the bronchi and bronchial tubes
Internal respiration
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between tissues
External respiration
The exchange of oxygen and CO2 between the Lungs and bloodstream
What drains tears from the eyes
The nasolacrimal duct
Cavity line with mucous membranes
Nasal cavity
Carries air from trachea to lungs
Bronchi
Esophagus and trachea branch off of what
Laryngeopharynx
What muscles are in action during respiration
Intercostals and the diaphragm
What two things act on speech
Tongue and lips
The flow of air as it enters the nose
- Nasopharynx
- Outropharynx
- laryngeopharynx
- Larynx
- Trachea
- bronchi
- bronchioles
- alveoli
What is the pharynx used for
Food and air
