upper respiratory tract
what seperates the right and left nasal cavities
nasal septum
Lower respiratory tract is composed of what structures?
trachea, bronchial tree, lungs
what is respiration?
Inspiration is AKA
What is inhalation?
this structure covers the outer surface of the lung and inner surface of the ribcage
what is the pleura?
what are the 4 paranasal sinuses?
frontal, maxillary, sphenoidal, ethmoidal
this structure has "C" shaped rings of cartilage
trachea
Goblet cells produce...
what is mucus?
Expiration is AKA
what is exhalation?
what is pleurisy?
what are the structures of the upper respiratory tract?
nose, pharynx, larynx
where the exchange of CO2 and O2 take place
what is the alveoli?
mucous blanket..
what filters air, dust, pollen?
this organ helps contraction during inspiration
what is the diaphragm?
what is a pneumothorax?
this structure helps equalize air pressure between middle and exterior ear
auditory tubes
This structure can be divided into 3 lobes
what is the RIGHT lung?
what cigarette smoke does (2 things)
paralyzes cilia and increases mucus production
this device measures the amount of air exchanged in breathing
what is a spirometer?
This structure collects tears and drains them into the nasal cavity
what are the lacrimal sacs?
this structure stretches over the larynx
vocal chords
helps reduce surface tension or "stickiness" of watery mucus
What is the role of surfactant in the alveoli?
The use of O2 by cells in the process of metabolism
what is cellular respiration?
These muscles help us speak, sing, or do heavy work
what are expiratory muscles?
This specific structure covers the lungs
what is the visceral pleura?