, The primary function of the respiratory system is - CORRECT ANSWERS-to promote
gas exchange
move oxygen (O²) into the lungs
blood removal of carbon dioxide (CO²) from the lungs.
Conducting airway divided into: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Upper airway
Lower airways
The upper airway consists of - CORRECT ANSWERS-nose
oral cavity
pharynx
larynx
what are the upper airway primary functions - CORRECT ANSWERS-Conduction of air
humidify and warm inspired air
prevents foreign material from entering the tracheobronchial tree
to facilitate speech and smell
What are the three parts that the pharynx divided into - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
nasopharynx - CORRECT ANSWERS-Is positioned between the posterior portion of the
nasal cavity and superior portion of the soft palate.
oropharynx - CORRECT ANSWERS-Oropharynx lies between the soft palate superiorly
and the base of the tongue inferiorly
laryngopharynx (hypopharynx) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Or (hypopharynx) lies between
the base of the tongue and the entrance of the esophagus. The epiglottis is the upper
part of the larynx and is positioned
gas exchange
move oxygen (O²) into the lungs
blood removal of carbon dioxide (CO²) from the lungs.
Conducting airway divided into: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Upper airway
Lower airways
The upper airway consists of - CORRECT ANSWERS-nose
oral cavity
pharynx
larynx
what are the upper airway primary functions - CORRECT ANSWERS-Conduction of air
humidify and warm inspired air
prevents foreign material from entering the tracheobronchial tree
to facilitate speech and smell
What are the three parts that the pharynx divided into - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
nasopharynx - CORRECT ANSWERS-Is positioned between the posterior portion of the
nasal cavity and superior portion of the soft palate.
oropharynx - CORRECT ANSWERS-Oropharynx lies between the soft palate superiorly
and the base of the tongue inferiorly
laryngopharynx (hypopharynx) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Or (hypopharynx) lies between
the base of the tongue and the entrance of the esophagus. The epiglottis is the upper
part of the larynx and is positioned