BIOD 151 Module 2 Exam True or false.The lungs are symmetrical.(ANS- False
Hilum (ANS- the "root" of the lung
healthy lung tissue is what color (ANS- peachy/pink color
pleurae (ANS- membranes that surround the lungs and the cavity around the lungs
visceral pleura (ANS- layer of pleura that faces/covers the lung
parietal pleura (ANS- outer layer of pleura lying closer to the ribs and chest wall that covers the surface around the lungs
pleural space/cavity (ANS- Space between the visceral and parietal pleural membranes (small) typically empty but has a small amount of fluid that allows for frictionless breathing when diseased, this space can fill with air or fluid
what is the function of the pleurae (ANS- the pleurae help reduce friction and help with inflation and inhalation compartmentalize, protect, and lubricate the lungs
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the three main functions of the respiratory system (ANS- 1) air conduction 2) air filtration 3) exchange of gases aka respiration
other things respiratory system has roles in (ANS- vocalization, sense of smell. body's pH regulation
structures in the respiratory system (ANS- nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
what happens to air as it goes from outside the body to the lungs (ANS- air is filtered so it has no debris air is warmed to body temp air is humidified and becomes saturated with water
nasal cavities aka fossae are composed of what (ANS- none and cartilage
nasal septum (ANS- a wall of cartilage that divides the nose into two equal sections of left and right fossae
Vestibule (ANS- most external part of nasal cavity just inside the nostrils
vestibule lining (ANS- skin continuation from the face and vissibrae
Vibrissae (ANS- short thick hairs that help filter for the respiratory tract aka nose hairs
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