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Details Title: Anatomy Test2 Description: Respiratory system Total Flash Cards: 17 Created: 03/01/2004 12:15:56	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term what systems are part of the nose? Definition olfactory mucosa, respiratory mucosa, blood vessels, & conchae Term what does the olfactory mucosa do? Definition sense of smell(olfactory nerves) Term what does the repiratory mucosa do? Definition (ciliated epithelium)-mucus to trap bacteria, cilia to sweep particules to back of nasal cavity Term what do the blood vessels do? Definition warm & humidify air as it enters respiratory system Term what's the conchae? Definition enhance turbulence to further warm air, remove pathogens & dust Term what does the pharynx do what are the parts of the pharynx? Definition connects nasal cavity to larynx & esophagus nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx Term what's the nasopharynx? Definition ciliated epithelium(only air passes through) contains pharyngeal tonsil(adenoids) & opening to middle ear Term what is oropharynx? Definition stratified epithelium(food & air) contains palatine tonsils Term what is the laryngopharynx? Definition stratified epithelium(food & air); larynx & esophagus diverge here Term what's the larynx and what are the parts? Definition connects laryngopharynx above & trachea below maintains open(patent) airway, voice production epiglottis, thyroid cartilage, cricoid cartilage, vocal cords, glottis Term what's the epiglottis? Definition large cartilage, "covers" larynx during swallowing Term what do the thyroid & cricoid cartilage? Definition important for anchoring vocal cords Term what is the vocal cords? Definition elastic ligaments, vibrate w/ passage of air Term what's the glottis? Definition opening btwn vocal cords Term what's the trachea? Definition has 16-20 cartilage rings, incomplete posteriorly to allow for expansion of esophagus ciliated epithelium w/ mucus production, divides into r. & l. primary bronchi Term what's the bronchial tree? Definition *primary bronchi branch repeated, become bronchioles when diameter<1mm *bronchioles contain smooth muscle & elastin fibers in walls, but no cartilage rings site of constriction & dilation(asthma) *bronchioles end in clusters of alveoli Term what's the Alveolus? Definition *walls are single layer of squamous cells, pores connect adjacent alveoli *special cells produce surfactant to prevent collapse *macrophages clear debris(no mucus production) *surrounded by pulmonary capillaries for gas exchange