Human Anatomy Respiratory System

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What is the primary purpose of the Nasal Conchae in the human respiratory system?

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What is the purpose of the mucosal lining in the nasal cavity?

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What is the difference between the hard and soft palate in the human mouth?

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Where does nasal mucus originate in the human body?

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Name the three portions of the pharynx in the correct order from superior to inferior.

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What is the primary purpose of the tonsils in the human body?

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What are the three major functions of the larynx in the respiratory system?

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What are the two largest pieces of cartilage found in the larynx?

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Why might individuals with epiglottitis have difficulty breathing?

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If vocal cords are pulled tighter, what type of vocal sound would you expect?

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What is the function of the cartilaginous rings around the trachea?

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Why do the trachea's cartilaginous rings have posterior openings?

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Do the cilia lining the trachea send foreign particles superiorly towards the mouth or inferiorly towards the lungs? Why?

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There are only ___ bronchi, but they branch into many ________.

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What fluid-filled space prevents friction between the lungs and surrounding structures?

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Name two differences between the right and left lungs.

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Which muscles are responsible for breathing?

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When volume in the lungs decreases, does inspiration or expiration occur?

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You are breathing normally while reading this. What lung volume does this action represent?

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What are the two locations of the respiratory control centers in the brainstem?

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What are the four factors responsible for changing respiratory rate & depth? Which one is most important?

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If carbon dioxide concentration increases in the blood, what happens to blood pH?

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Tonsils are part of what other system in the human body?

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Which portion of the larynx is responsible for keeping the airway open?

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In the trachea, the cartilaginous rings are U-shaped. They are open on one side to allow movement of?

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Why does air rush into the lungs during inspiration?

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