Unit 2 - CH. 22 Flashcards
What is the purpose of nose hair
filter out dust and things
What is the purpose of nasal cavity
increased surface are for filtering and moisturizing
What is the purpose of sinuses
Air and fluid filled cavities
Pharynx:
- Upper
- Middle
- Lower
- Nasopharynx
- Oropharynx
- Laryngopharynx
What is the shape of trachea cartilage rings?
C shaped to change size
How many secondary bronchi are there per primary bronchi?
2 on L, 3 on R
What is the first bronchial to engage in gas exchange?
Respiratory bronchiole
Thin surface for gas exchange
Alveoli
How many alveoli and surface area of it?
300,000,000 alveoli and 75 sq. meters
Used for lubrication and shock absorption in lungs
visceral pleura
Atmospheric pressure
1 atm, 760 torr
What form of breathing is expiration?
passive
What is the normal capacity for Tidal Volume (TV)?
500ml
What is increased forced in?
Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
What is increased forced out?
Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)