Respritory System Flashcards
The respiratory system’s function is
To get oxygen to cells in order to make atp
What are the parts of the lower airway?
Thyroid cartilage and cricoid cartilage
What are the 3 divisions of the pharynx?
Oropharynx (behind mouth), nasopharynx(behind nostrils), and laryngopharynx (throat)
The pharynx separates into the…
Esophagus (food/water) and trachea (air)
What flap protects the trachea from food/water
The epiglotis
What is the larynx?
The larynx divides the upper and lower airways.
It is made of small bones and cartilage.
What is at the base of the larynx?
The thyroid and cricoid cartilage which are separated by the cricothyroid membrane
What is the purpose of the thyroid and cricoid cartilage’s
The thyroid (Adam’s apple) and cricoid cartilage are the voice box and hold the vocal cords
