The Respiratory Tract
Where does the respiratory system start?
The Nose.
Exchange of gases
All of your body calls need oxygen and produce carbon dioxide. Your respiratory system allows oxygen from the air to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to leave the blood and enter the air.
What is a disorder of the nose?
Rhinitis
To enter or leave the body is called?
Passageway for air
Is snoring a disorder of the pharynx?
Yes.
Where does the respiratory system end?
The Alveoli.
Regulation of blood pH
Regulation occurs by changing carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
What is the name for a common cold?
Upper Respiratory Infection
The nasal hairs and the mucus traps particles of dust and solid pollutants?
Air cleaner
Obstructive sleep apnea?
Causes an obstruction by the soft tissues at the back of the nose.
Are the Lungs a part of the respiratory system?
Yes.
Protection
The respiratory system protects against foreign bodies and against some microorganisms.
What is the medical term for a nosebleed?
Epistaxis
It adds moisture to the air?
Air moisturizer
Tonsillitis
Viral infection of the tonsils in the oropharynx.
How many Lungs are in the body?
2.
Voice Production
Movement of air across the vocal cords makes voice and sound possible.
What divides the nasal cavity?
Septum
The blood flowing through the nasal cavity beneath the mucous membrane lining also warms the air.
Air warmer
Nasopharynx is located where?
Located at the back of the nose and above the soft palate and uvula.
What are the functions of the respiratory system?
2.Regulation of blood pH
3.Protection
4.Voice production
5. Olfaction
Olfaction
The 12 million receptor calls for smell are in a quarter-sized patch of epithelium. These are located in the olfactory region.
What is the floor of the nose called?
Palate
The olfactory region recognizes some 4,000 separate smells?
Sense of smell (olfaction)
Oropharynx is located where?
Located in the back of the mouth.