Upper Tract And Bronchial Tree Flashcards
1
Q
Upper respiratory tract
A
Conduction of gases, 02 in, CO2 out
2
Q
Lower respiratory tract
A
Gas exchange and conduction of gases
3
Q
Trachea
A
Continuation of larynx
4
Q
Oesophagus
A
Continuation of pharynx
5
Q
Hyoid bone
A
U shape suspending tongue and musculature of neck
Holds in place pharynx and tongue
6
Q
What tissues are trachea comprised of.?
A
C shaped hyaline cartilage rings
7
Q
What shape are trachea
A
Incomplete ring complete by trachaelis muscle
C shape prevents obstruction of trachea by oesophagus
8
Q
Epithelia
A
Pseudo stratified ciliated columnar epithelium
9
Q
Trachaelis muscle
A
Smooth muscle
Autonomic nervous system
10
Q
Carena
A
Cartilaginous ring responsible for splitting bronchi into right and left
