Respritory System Flashcards
Nares =
Nasal cavity
Pharynx =
Throat
2 sides of the nares is separated by the
Nasal septum
A feeding tube would be placed where in the nasal cavity
Ventral medial
Larynx connects the pharynx with the
Trachea
Covers the larynx when swallowing
Epiglottis
Trachea is also know as the “ “
Windpipe
Inspiration is the process of
Drawing air into the lungs
Expiration is the process of
Pushing air out of the lungs
What are the secondary functions of the respiratory system
Body temperature regulation, voice production, acid base regulation, sense of smell
What is the primary function of the respiratory system
Swapping O2 and CO2 throughout the cells and lungs
Hyperventilation RR _______ and CO2______= respiratory ________.
High, low= Alkalosis
Hypoventalation RR ______ and CO2 ________= respiratory ________
Low, high, acidosis
What part of the respiratory system creates sounds
Larynx
The upper respiratory tract consists of
All structures outside the lungs