Set: Anatomy and Physiology II Ch. 23 - Part 1

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Term Definition
Upper respiratory tract Respiratory structure that is comprised of the nose and pharynx
Lower respiratory tract Respiratory structure that is comprised of the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
Conducting division Division of the respiratory system made of tubes and cavities that move air in and out of the lungs
Respiratory division Division of the respiratory system where gas exchange occurs
External nose Part of the nose that is composed of bone and hyaline cartilage
Nares Part of the internal nose that are openings into the throat, one for each nostril; part of the nasopharynx
Palantine bone Forms the floor of the nose
Paranasal sinuses Structures of the internal nose that are cavities in the cranial and facial bones; opens into nasal cavities
Internal nose Contains the nares, paranasal sinuses, openings of the lacrimal ducts, and the palantine bone
Septum Part of the internal nose that is made of bone and cartilage; divides into left and right halves
Nasal cavities The space between the nose and throat
Function of the nose Warms, moistens, and filters incoming air
Function of the nose Contains olfactory receptors for smell
Function of the nose Helps modify sound for proper speech
Pharynx (Throat) Funnel shaped passage from base of skull to C6; divided into the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx
Nasopharynx Most superior portion that lies behind the nasal cavity
Eustachian tubes Openings in the nasopharynx that connect to the middle ear and prevents pressure buildup
Oropharynx Middle portion of the pharynx located behind the oral cavity, below the soft palate; passage for air and food; contains two pairs of tonsils (palantine and lingual)
Fauces Part of the oropharanx that is the opening into the mouth
Laryngopharynx Most inferior portion of the upper respiratory tract that extends down to the larynx and esophagus; passage for air and food; splits at the bottom into channels for food and air
Nasopharynx Passage for air only; contains part of the tonsils (pharyngeal), nares, and eustachian tubes

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Creator typestereo
Created June 14, 2008
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Subjects anatomy, physiology
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  1. Conducting division → Division of the respiratory system made of tubes and cavities that move air in and out of the lungs - 6 misses
  2. Nasopharynx → Passage for air only; contains part of the tonsils (pharyngeal), nares, and eustachian tubes - 4 misses
  3. Nasal cavities → The space between the nose and throat - 2 misses
  4. Pharynx (Throat) → Funnel shaped passage from base of skull to C6; divided into the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx - 2 misses
  5. Oropharynx → Middle portion of the pharynx located behind the oral cavity, below the soft palate; passage for air and food; contains two pairs of tonsils (palantine and lingual) - 2 misses
  6. Respiratory division → Division of the respiratory system where gas exchange occurs - 1 miss
  7. Nares → Part of the internal nose that are openings into the throat, one for each nostril; part of the nasopharynx - 1 miss