Functions
What cavity gives us our sense of smell
Nasal Cavity
C-Shaped cartilage to deep passageway. AKA Windpipe
Trachea
The air sacs where O2 and CO2 exchange
Alveoli
O2 transfers through the Bronchi - True or false
False
What is the normal respiratory rate for adults?
16-20
What drains into the nose to provide additional moisture
Tears
What branches into the trachea and esophagus
Pharynx
The lung that has 3 lobes
Right
Increase of CO2 causes increased rate of respirations - True or False
True
What is the normal rate for children
>20
Exchanges O2 & CO2 between blood & body cells.
Internal respirations
AKA: Voice Box
Larynx
Diaphragm
Respiration happens in 2 phases - What are they?
Inhale and exhale
Normal breath sounds should be Dry with rales - True or False
False
Brings in O2
External Respirations
Prevents food and liquid from entering the lungs
Epiglottix
Hiccups happen when what is irritated?
Diaphragm
What happens when the diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract and enlarge the thoracic cavity
Inhalation
Define Dyspnea
Painful or difficulty breathing
Regulates the temperature of the air before it reaches the lungs
Sinuses
2 major branches of trachea into the lungs
Bronchi
What is between the Bronchi and Alveoli
Bronchioles
What happens when air is forced out of the lungs
Exhalation
Define Tachypnea
Fast respirations > 24 per min