upper respiratory correct answers composed of structures are from the nose to the larynx
lower respiratory correct answers consist of trachea, bronchial tubes and the lungs
nostrils correct answers nares
what separates the nares correct answers The nasal septum
small hairs correct answers cilia
nasal cavity is connected to 4 pairs of paranasal sinuses which are called correct answers maxillary, frontal, sphenoid, and ethmoid
nasopharynx correct answers located behind nasal cavity
oropharynx correct answers located behind the mouth, part of respiratory system , and digestive system
laryngopharynx correct answers located behind the epiglottis and esophagus
trachea correct answers windpipe
trachea lies in between the lungs its called correct answers mediastinum
bronchi divided into smaller branches called correct answers bronchioles
lungs composed of sections called correct answers lobes
right lung consists of correct answers 3 lobes
left lung consists of correct answers 2 lobes
removal of lobe correct answers lobectomy
inspiration correct answers diaphragm is pulled down and flattened as it contracts pulling air into
the lungs
expiration correct answers diaphragm relaxes & moves up into original dome shape & moves air out of the lungs
life span changes correct answers an infant has a narrow airway, with a shorter and softer trachea. If neck is overextended, the airway can collapse