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The primary function of pulmonary ventilation is the movement of air into and out of the ______.
The primary function of pulmonary ventilation is the movement of air into and out of the ______.
lungs
The ______ connects the nasal cavity and mouth to the larynx and esophagus.
The ______ connects the nasal cavity and mouth to the larynx and esophagus.
pharynx
The ______ serves as a switching mechanism to route food and air.
The ______ serves as a switching mechanism to route food and air.
larynx
The trachea is lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar ______.
The trachea is lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar ______.
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The last tracheal cartilage, known as the ______, functions in cough reflex.
The last tracheal cartilage, known as the ______, functions in cough reflex.
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The ______ tree is the site where conducting zone structures transition to the respiratory zone structures.
The ______ tree is the site where conducting zone structures transition to the respiratory zone structures.
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Alveoli are composed of simple squamous ______.
Alveoli are composed of simple squamous ______.
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The ______ provides an airway for respiration and warms and moistens entering air.
The ______ provides an airway for respiration and warms and moistens entering air.
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The wall of the nasal cavity is divided by a midline structure called the ______.
The wall of the nasal cavity is divided by a midline structure called the ______.
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The ______ bone forms the bridge of the nose.
The ______ bone forms the bridge of the nose.
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The ______ sinus is one of a pair of air-filled cavities in the frontal bone.
The ______ sinus is one of a pair of air-filled cavities in the frontal bone.
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The ______ palate is formed by maxillary and palatine bones.
The ______ palate is formed by maxillary and palatine bones.
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The ______ or external nares is where air enters the nasal cavity.
The ______ or external nares is where air enters the nasal cavity.
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The ______ occupies all of the thoracic cavity except the mediastinum.
The ______ occupies all of the thoracic cavity except the mediastinum.
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The ______ epithelium located in the roof of the nasal cavity intensifies the sense of smell.
The ______ epithelium located in the roof of the nasal cavity intensifies the sense of smell.
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Study Notes
Respiratory System Overview
- Functions include pulmonary ventilation, external respiration, transport of respiratory gases, and internal respiration.
- Pulmonary ventilation: Movement of air in and out of the lungs.
- External respiration: Exchange of O2 from lungs to blood and CO2 from blood to lungs.
- Transport of respiratory gases is facilitated by the cardiovascular system using blood.
- Internal respiration: Transfer of O2 from blood to tissues and CO2 from tissues to blood.
Nose Structure
- Divided into the external nose (nostrils or nares) and the nasal cavity (posterior to the external nose).
- Functions:
- Provides airway for respiration.
- Moistens and warms inhaled air.
- Filters and cleans inspired air.
- Acts as a resonating chamber for speech.
- Houses olfactory receptors.
Nasal Cavity
- Air enters through the nostrils and is divided by the nasal septum, comprised of the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone, vomer, and cartilage.
Pharynx
- Connects nasal cavity and mouth to the larynx and esophagus.
- Plays a crucial role in both respiratory and digestive pathways.
Larynx (Voice Box)
- Provides an open airway and directs food to the esophagus.
- Responsible for voice production.
Trachea (Wind Pipe)
- Lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium and supported by C-shaped hyaline cartilage rings.
- The trachealis muscle allows for esophageal expansion.
- Functions as an air passageway and conditions incoming air.
Carina
- The expanded last tracheal cartilage, crucial for triggering cough reflex when foreign objects are detected.
- Serves as a bifurcation point for the trachea.
Bronchial Tree
- Transition point from conducting zone to respiratory zone structures.
- Comprised of right and left main bronchi, lobar bronchi, and segmental bronchi.
Bronchioles
- Smaller than 1 mm in diameter, leading to terminal bronchioles (end of conducting zone) and respiratory bronchioles (beginning of respiratory zone).
Alveoli
- Composed of simple squamous epithelium, providing a large surface area for gas exchange.
Lungs
- Occupy most of the thoracic cavity, located within the pleural cavity.
Upper Respiratory System Structures
- Nasal Bones: Form the bridge of the nose.
- Nostrils (Naes): Entry point for air into the nasal cavity.
- Posterior Nasal Aperture (Choanae): Connects the nasal cavity to the nasopharynx.
- Olfactory Epithelium: Located in the roof of the nasal cavity, enhances sense of smell.
- Ethmoid Bone: Separates the nasal cavity from the brain.
- Frontal Bone: Makes up the forehead region.
- Frontal Sinus: Air-filled cavities within the frontal bone.
- Sphenoid Bone: Butterfly-shaped, articulates with all cranial bones.
- Sphenoid Sinus: Contains the pituitary gland resting on top.
- Maxillary Bone: Forms the upper jaw and parts of the hard palate and nasal cavity walls.
- Palatine Bone: Composes the posterior part of the hard palate.
- Hard Palate: Formed by the maxillary and palatine bones, creates the roof of the mouth.
- Soft Palate: Tissue at the back of the roof of the mouth, closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.
- Uvula: Small tissue mass that also closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.
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Nasal Conchae (Turbinates): Three mucosa-covered projections that enhance airflow dynamics and olfactory reception.
- Superior Conchae: Heightens smelling capacity.
- Middle Conchae: Positioned between superior and inferior.
- Inferior Conchae: Largest conchae, separates inferior and middle meatuses of the nose.
- Nasal Meatus: Groove beneath each concha, facilitates drainage from sinuses and tears.
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Explore the essential functions and structures of the respiratory system, including the processes of pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange. Discover how the nose and nasal cavity contribute to respiration and affect speech and olfaction. This quiz covers key concepts about the respiratory anatomy and physiology.
