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Exam 1/2 Anatomy and Physiology: Respiratory System
This deck covers key concepts and facts about the respiratory system, focusing on anatomical structures and physiological processes.
The ___ is the uppermost portion of the airway, behind the nasal cavities.
Nasopharynx
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Term
Definition
The ___ is the uppermost portion of the airway, behind the nasal cavities.
Nasopharynx
The _____ separates the right and left cavities and warms and humidifies the nasal lining.
Nasopharynx
The upper airway is located above the?
Glottis
The lower airway is located below the?
Glottis
The hypopharynx is also known as?
The larygnopharynx
Eustachian tubes are found?
From inner ear to nose
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
The ___ is the uppermost portion of the airway, behind the nasal cavities. | Nasopharynx |
The _____ separates the right and left cavities and warms and humidifies the nasal lining. | Nasopharynx |
The upper airway is located above the? | Glottis |
The lower airway is located below the? | Glottis |
The hypopharynx is also known as? | The larygnopharynx |
Eustachian tubes are found? | From inner ear to nose |
The frontal sinus are located? | Above eyes |
The Maxillary sinuses are located? | Side of nose |
What is the benefit of breathing through oropharynx? | Greater volume |
Where is the oropharynx located? | Level of uvula and extends down epiglottis |
The ____ extends from the tip of the epiglottis to the glottis and esophagus. | Laryngopharnyx |
Gargling takes place in the? | Hypopharynx (laryngopharynx) |
The base of the larynx is the? | Cricoid cartilage |
The _____ membrane joins the thyroid and cricoid cartilages. | Cricothyroid |
The ______ folds are the false vocal cords. | Vestibular |
The ____ primary bronchus is shorter, wider, and more vertical. | Right |
What is pulmonary surfactant? | Thin film that coats the alveoli; is produced at 34 weeks |
What is the function of pulmonary surfactant? | Prevents alveoli from collapsing; air on one side fluid on other |
The ___ lung is slightly smaller and is divided into two lobes. | Left |
_____ serves as a passageway for both respiratory ad digestive system. | Pharynx |
The ______ pleura covers the lung tissue and is smooth, most epithelial layer. | visceral |
The _____ pleura lines the ribs. | Parietal |
The active phase of breathing is? | Inhalation |
The passive phase of breathing is? | Exhalation |
How does a childs airway compare to an adults? | It is more superiorly and anteriorly located; Trachea is more flexible; Tongue is larger |
Smallest opening in adult airway is the? | Glottis |
Smallest opening in a childs airway is? | Cricoidcartilage ring |
Adult age for CPR is? | Puberty (12-14) |
Vital sign age ranges for an adult are? | 8 and up |
Normal breathing rate for an adult is? | 12-20 |
Normal breathing rates for a child is? | 15-30 |
Normal breathing for an infant is? | 25-50 |