Upper/ lower respiratory Tract
What are the parts of the upper respiratory tract?
Nasal Cavity, pharynx, and larynx
What system works closely with the respiratory system to ensure the oxygenation of blood?
Cardiovascular system
root words for lung
pheum/o, pulmon/o, and pneum/o
part made of muscle and has a mucus membrane
pharynx
"Trunk" ; lined with mucus membrane and connects trachea to lungs
bronchi
What are the parts of the lower respiratory tract
trachea, lungs, bronchi, bronchiols, alveoli
what process is the respiratory system responsible for?
breathing processes.
prefix for windpipe
bronch
another name for larynx and what is contained in the pharynx
voice box
epiglottis
can change in diameter to increase or decrease airflow
bronchioles
how many lobes are in the right and left lung
right- 3
left- 2
What is the major entrance and exit of the respiratory system?
The nose
prefix for good/normal
eu
part made of cartilage and lined with mucus and cilia
trachea
connects to bronchioles; exchanges gasas, and has elastic walls to stretch
alveoli
what are the functions of the nose
sound production, smell, and moistens and filters air
What is formed by C shaped cartilage and how many?
Trachea
16-20
prefix for nose
rhino
where are the lungs located
thoracic cavity
is dome shaped
diaphragm
what are the three parts of the pharynx
the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and the laryngopharynx
What is inspiration
breathing in and out
what are the two morphemes for anthrocosis and their meanings
anthrac- coal
osis- condition
what is the thin covering around the lungs and what does it do
pleural membrane
keeps lungs moist and avoids friction
surrounded by blood capillaries
alveoli