True and False
When tension in the vocal cords increases the pitch increases
True
Which part of the pharynx is the upper portion called?
Nasopharynx
What are the two subdivisions of the respiratory?
Upper and Lower Respiratory
A bronchi ole is a narrow pass away that is 7 mm in diameter that delivers the air to the alveolar
False, it is less than 1 mm
What is another name for a collapsed lung?
Atelectasis
What membrane lines the conducting portion of the respiratory tract?
Respiratory Mucosa
The squamous epithelial cells, called pneumocystis type one are usually thick
False, they are usually thin
Which cells in the lungs are known as the dust cells?
Alveolar macrophages
What fluids flush the surfaces of the nasal cavity?
Pneumonthorax breaks the fluid bond between pleurae and makes the lungs expand
False, it makes the lungs recoil
What is the function of surfactant in the lungs?
it helps keep the alveoli from collapsing (reduces surface tension)
What are the two functions of the respiratory system?
Gas exchange and air movement
A pulmonary lobule is a segment of lung tissue that is bounded by connective tissue partitions
True
What is the term for no oxygen supply to tissues?
Anoxia
The pharynx is a passageway for which two body systems?
Digestive and Respiratory Systems