ATI Respiratory System Correct 100%(RATED A+)

Upper Respiratory tract -ANSWER consists of nose, nasal cavity, and olfactory membranes, mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, and the larynx. Olfactory membranes -ANSWER Small organs in nasal cavity responsible for sense of smell. nasopharynx -ANSWER region of the pharynx at the back of the nose and above the soft palate, oropharynx -ANSWER Under the nasopharynx. Air from mouth enters here. laryngopharynx -ANSWER superior to the larynx, substances divided into different systems. Epiglottis -ANSWER Flap made of elastic carilage that covers passageway for food and air. Larynx -ANSWER Part of airway that is between pharynx and trachea. Contains the vocal box(Voice box). Lower respiratory tracht. -ANSWER Consists of trachea, bronchi, lungs, and muscles to health breathe, Trachea -ANSWER "Wind pipe". Made up of fibrous and elastic tissues and cartilage rings to help with head and neck movements. Bronchi -ANSWER The passages that direct air into the lungs. Broken into primary, secondary, and tertiary. Contains less cartilage as move further down. Alveoli -ANSWER Where gas exchange occurs, They are small cavities located in alveolar sacs and are surrounded by capillaries. Alveolar Fluid. -ANSWER keeps the surface between cells and air moist parietal pleura -ANSWER lines the inner wall of the thoracic cavity visceral ple