what is the name of the partition called that divided or separates the two nasal cavities.
What is : Nasal Septum
100
structure in the pharynx that help equalize the pressure of air between the middle and exterior ear.
Auditory or eustachian tube
100
what is the name of the mechanism that allows the blanket of mucus secreted by mucous cells of the respiratory system ,that is continually moving and beating cilia in an upward direction upward toward the pharynx..
Called THE MUCOCILIARY ESCALATOR
100
what are the two phases of pulmonary breathing or ventilation?
What is ; inspiration and expiration
200
were does gas exchange occur?
Alveoli / the thin walled sacs
200
what are the names of the 4 Para-nasal sinuses
frontal , ethmoid, maxillary, sphenoidal.
200
what are the three clusters of lymphatic tissue found in the mouth that protect the body from antigens entering via the mouth?
the tracheal framework is very important to maintaining it open. what non collapsible structures are found to keep the windpipe open?
What is : 15-20 C-shaped Cartilage Rings.
200
what are the most important muscles when we talk about muscles of respiration? #3
1.diaphragm,
2. internal and external intercostal.
300
Which process is responsible for the exchange of gases that occur in the respiratory system
Diffusion
300
there are two ducts from _________ that also drain into the nasal cavity. that explains why when we are sad and cry our nose runs.
lacrimal sacs
300
largest piece of cartilage that forms the larynx is called
What is : Adams apple or thyroid cartilage
300
the Right and Left Bronchus are the first branches of the trachea. the bronchi will then divide into?
primary ,secondary ,and tertiary bronchi
300
what nerve is key for stimulating the diaphragm to contract and produce ventilation
What is : Phrenic nerve
400
The respiratory system is often divided into :_____ and ____
upper and lower tracts.
400
what structures protrude into the nasal cavities and increase the surface area for filtering humidifying and warming. of the air. .
Conchae inferior middle inferior
400
the cartilage that covers the opening of the larynx and acts like a trapdoor closing off the larynx during swallowing and prevents food from entering the trachea.
What is : epiglottis
400
what is the name of the OUTER layer surface covering of the lungs and can get irritated and produce a Pleurisy?
What is ; Parietal Pleura
400
when discussing lung volumes what is the largest amount of air that we can breathe out in one expiration after a maximum inspiration this is known as?
What is : Vital capacity
500
histologically the membrane that lines most of the air distribution tubes of the respiratory system is covered by: ______ ( what type of epithelium )
What is : pseudo stratified columnar epithelium ..
500
what are the three major divisions of the Pharynx?
What is Naso pharynx, oral pharynx, laryngopharynx
500
high pitch sounds occur when the vocal cords are
vocal cords are tense
500
what is the medical term used when there is presence of air in the intra-pleural space. this excess air increases the pressure on the lung and can collapse the lung.
What is : Pneumothorax.
500
when discussing lung volumes what is the amount of air that can be inspired after a normal inspiration.