Anatomy Questions

Because the ______ help produce turbulence in the nasal cavity, they are called the "turbinate" bones.

Which type of epithelial tissue lines the oropharynx because it is strong enough to withstand the abrasion of swallowed food?

The ______ portion of the respiratory system is where gas exchange with the blood occurs.

the mucosa's has a well developed layer of __________ muscle called the ___________

As inhaled air passes through the nose, it is ______, meaning it is warmed, humidified, and cleansed.

the primary bronchi enter the lungs at the ___________

the branching system of air tubes within each lung and extends from the main bronchus to the 65,000 bronchioles

supply air to a single bronchopulmonary segment in the lung eventually becoming bronchioles

The ______ division of the respiratory system transports the air.

cartilage in walls ___________ and smooth muscle ___________ with branching

the grapelike clusters of alveoli clusters around a space called the atrium is the

The lungs vasoconstriction in response to hypoxia diverts pulmonary blood form poorly ventilated areas to well ventilated areas

The superior opening of the larynx is guarded by a flap of tissue called the

The respiratory division, all passages have alveoli along their walls or are alveoli themselves

the respiratory tubes become thinner and thinner until

inflammation of the larynx that is usually caused by respiratory infection or irritant i called

when sympathetic B2 receptors relax smooth muscle to dilate airways

muscarinic receptors increase mucus secretion

inflammation of the pleural membrane that causes friction/pain in the parietal and visceral layers of the pleura is

the thin walled passages that the tubes divide into are known as