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Structures of Respiratory system Flashcards

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What are the 2 requirements for respiration?

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Large surface area and Moist environment

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Respiratory must be moist in order to preform respiration because..

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Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide only cross cell membranes

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List the 12 respiratory tract in order..

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Nasal passages, Pharynx, Epiglottis, Glottis, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Alveoli, Lungs, Pleural Membrane and Diaphragm

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  1. Nasal passages are line with ciliated cells and cells which produces mucus. The functions in these cells are to..
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Filter and Moisten the air that is entering your nasal

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  1. Pharynx (another word for the throat) is the passage way for the..
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Respiratory system

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  1. Nasal passages include turbinate bones that increase area. Their heated from blood vessels and warms..
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The Air

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  1. Epiglottis is a gate that closes the the glottis and the Trachea. When a person swallows, the Epiglottis..
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opens the gate to the trachea and the Glottis

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  1. Glottis is the opening to the TRACHEA. It gets covered when..
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Swallowing to prevent food from getting in lungs

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  1. Larynx is the vocal..
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cords (voice box)

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  1. the Trachea is supported by rings of cartilage. The Trachea carries air into..
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The lungs

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  1. Bronchi is also supported by cartilage rings. The Bronchi carries air from the Trachea to the..
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lungs

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  1. Bronchi is lined with cilia and mucus pro..
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producing cells

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  1. Bronchioles does not contain cartilage. The bronchioles are the subdivision of the..
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bronchi with each lung

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  1. Bronchioles like the bronchi, are also lined with cilia and mucus pro..
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producing cells

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  1. Alveoli are tiny air sacs found at the end of..
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the bronchioles

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  1. Alveoli are a site of gas exchange (Carbon dioxide dissolve in blood is exchange for oxygen). This process is called
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External respiration

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  1. Lungs are the primary organ for the..
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Respiratory system

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  1. Lungs are divided in to lobes. The right side consists of.. and the left consists of…
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Right side consist of 3 lobes and left side consists of 2 lobes to make room for the heart

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  1. Pleural Membrane is a thin fluid filled membrane that surrounds the..
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lungs. it allows the lung to expand and contract with the movement of chest

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  1. Diaphragm a dome shaped layer of muscle that separates the lungs (Thoracic cavity) from the..
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stomach and liver (abdominal cavity)

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  1. Diaphragm also works with ribs muscles to move air..
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in and out of lungs

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