Week 5 lecture Flashcards
1
Q
what are the components of the upper respiratory tract?
A
nose, nasal cavity, sinuses, and Pharynx
2
Q
what are the components of the lower respiratory system
A
Larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli
3
Q
what are the three unpaired cartilages of the larynx?
A
- thyroid cartilage
- cricoid cartilage
- epiglottis
4
Q
what are the three paired cartilages of the larynx
A
cuneiform, corniculate & arytenoid
5
Q
what are the false vocal cords?
A
vestibular folds
6
Q
how do we produce sound?
A
air passing between the vocal folds creates sound
7
Q
what is the order of the pathway in the lungs?
A
- trachea
- primary bronchus
- secondary bronchus
- tertiary bronchus
- bronchioles
- terminal bronchiole
- respiratory bronchiole
- alveolar sac
8
Q
what are alveoli made up of?
A
alveolar sacs, smooth muscle, bands of elastic fibers, capillaries
