Trachea and onwards Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the trachea sit?
A
in front of the oesophagus and below the larynx
2
Q
What is there less of as the bronchi branch beyond segmental bronchi?
A
less cartilage
3
Q
What happens as cartilage diminishes?
A
layer of smooth muscle increase
4
Q
What does no cartilage and smooth muscle enable?
A
Bronchioles to alter in diameter to meet the oxygen demands of the body
5
Q
What are nasal conchae and what are they lined with?
A
Are bony process curling out from the walls of the nasal cavity
mucous membrane is pseudostratified ciliated epithelium containing goblet cells with rich blood supply
6
Q
What is the membranes function?
A
Warms air
Moistens air
