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Exam 1/2 Anatomy and Physiology: Respiratory System

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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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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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TermDefinition
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