Respitory System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pharynx also known as?
A
The throat
2
Q
What is the Trachea also known as?
A
The windpipes
3
Q
Where does the pharynx (throat) start?
A
The pharynx starts from the nasal cavity to the end of the trachea and oesophagus
4
Q
Where is the air going?
A
- The air travels through the pharynx before diverting into the trachea by the epiglottis.
- Then it goes down past the larynx which cointans the vocal cords.
5
Q
What is the larynx?
A
Vocal Chords
6
Q
What is at the base of the Trachea (Windpipe)?
A
At the base it splits into 2 bronchi which take the air into the lungs
7
Q
What is the role of bronchi?
A
Is a tree like cartilage structure that carries air to the lungs.
8
Q
What is on the end of each bronchi? And what surrounds those things on the end of bronchi?
A
Alveoli. Surrounded by blood capillaries.
9
Q
What is inspiration and expiration?
A
Inspiration is the process of air going into lungs, and expiration is breathing out.
