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What is the primary reason for the need to breathe?
What is the primary reason for the need to breathe?
Which functions are part of the diverse capabilities of the respiratory system?
Which functions are part of the diverse capabilities of the respiratory system?
Which part of the respiratory system is referred to as the upper respiratory tract?
Which part of the respiratory system is referred to as the upper respiratory tract?
What is the primary purpose of the conducting division of the respiratory system?
What is the primary purpose of the conducting division of the respiratory system?
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During which respiratory phase does gas exchange occur in the alveoli?
During which respiratory phase does gas exchange occur in the alveoli?
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What is the function of the nasal cavity?
What is the function of the nasal cavity?
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What structure divides the nasal cavity into right and left halves?
What structure divides the nasal cavity into right and left halves?
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Which organ is NOT a principal part of the respiratory system?
Which organ is NOT a principal part of the respiratory system?
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What is the main role of the alveoli in the respiratory process?
What is the main role of the alveoli in the respiratory process?
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Which of the following best describes the structure of the nose?
Which of the following best describes the structure of the nose?
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What are the three regions of the pharynx?
What are the three regions of the pharynx?
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What is the primary function of the larynx?
What is the primary function of the larynx?
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Which of the following structures is responsible for the production of sound?
Which of the following structures is responsible for the production of sound?
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What type of cartilage forms the majority of the larynx's structure?
What type of cartilage forms the majority of the larynx's structure?
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What is the significance of the pleura surrounding the lungs?
What is the significance of the pleura surrounding the lungs?
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Which type of bronchus is the first to branch from the trachea?
Which type of bronchus is the first to branch from the trachea?
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What adjusts the pitch of the voice in the larynx?
What adjusts the pitch of the voice in the larynx?
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Which component of the lungs is recognized for the indentation where the heart presses against it?
Which component of the lungs is recognized for the indentation where the heart presses against it?
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What forms the root of the lung?
What forms the root of the lung?
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How many lobes does the right lung have?
How many lobes does the right lung have?
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Study Notes
Respiratory System
- Breath represents life, the first breath of a baby and the last of a dying person are dramatic moments
- Breathing is necessary because metabolism requires ATP, which in turn requires oxygen and creates carbon dioxide
- The respiratory system is a tube system that delivers air to the lungs, where oxygen diffuses into the blood and carbon dioxide is removed
- It has more diverse functions, which include gas exchange, communication, olfaction (smell), acid-base balance, blood pressure regulation, and expulsion of abdominal contents
Main Function
- The respiratory system's main function is to deliver oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide
- The system has three zones:
- upper respiratory tract - which is from the nostrils through the pharynx (the throat)
- nose - warms, cleanses, and humidifies inhaled air; detects odors
- nasal septum separates right and left nasal cavities
- two nasal fossae (right and left halves)
- nasal conchae - superior, middle, and inferior turbinates which increase surface area for air warming, humidification, and cleaning -middle respiratory zone - which includes the larynx (the voice box), the trachea (the windpipe), bronchi, alveoli, and bronchioles -larynx- "voice box", keeps food out of lungs -trachea- The windpipe - supported by rings of cartilage -bronchi- are the right and left branches of the trachea -alveoli- are the extremely small air sacs that are the site of gas exchange -bronchioles - a series of progressively smaller branches leading to the alveoli
- lower respiratory tract- which is from the trachea into the bronchi and their subdivisions
- The bronchi undergo repeated branching, decreasing in diameter, becoming bronchioles. -Bronchioles terminate in tiny air sacs called alveoli
- upper respiratory tract - which is from the nostrils through the pharynx (the throat)
Conducting Zone
- The conducting division of the respiratory system
- Carries air
- No gas exchange
- From nostrils to bronchioles
Respiratory Zone
- The respiratory division of the respiratory system
- Gas exchange site
- Alveoli
Nose (Nasus)
- Warms, cleanses, and humidifies inhaled air
- Detects odors in the airstream
- A resonating chamber that amplifies the voice
- Extended from anterior openings (nostrils or nares) to posterior openings (posterior nasal apertures or choanae)
Pharynx (Throat)
- Muscular funnel extending from the base of the skull to the level of the cricoid cartilage
- Three regions:
- Nasopharynx - behind nasal cavity
- Oropharynx - behind oral cavity
- Laryngopharynx - near larynx
Larynx
- Cartilaginous chamber that keeps food and drinks out of the airway, and has an additional role in sound production (phonation)
- A flap of tissue called the epiglottis
- The superior opening is guarded by a flap of tissue called the epiglottis
Trachea and Bronchi
- The trachea (windpipe) is a tube about 12 cm long and 2.5 cm in diameter
- Supported by 16-20 C-shaped rings
- Branches into the right and left bronchi
- Bronchi undergo repeated branching, and decrease in diameter, becoming bronchioles.
Lungs
- Right lung has three lobes(superior, middle, inferior)
- Left lung has two lobes (superior, inferior)
- The lobes are separated by fissures.
- The place where the structures enter and exit the lung is called the root of the lungs (hilum)
Pleura
- A double-layered membrane that surrounds the lungs
- Visceral pleura - covers the lungs
- Parietal pleura - lines the thoracic cavity
- Space between the pleural layers is called the pleural cavity
- Contains serous fluid to reduce friction during breathing
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Test your knowledge of the respiratory system and its functions. This quiz covers the anatomy, physiology, and the critical role of breathing in metabolism and gas exchange. Dive into the components and zones of the respiratory tract and learn how they contribute to overall health.
