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George Osikoya A&P 2
Respiratory System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define Respiration | Process by which gas exchanged b/n the atmosphere & the body's cells. |
| Describe three basic processes(events) of respiration. | (1) Pulmonary Ventilation- The inhalation and exhalation of air (2) External (pulmonary) respiration- Exchange of gases between the alveoli (lungs) & the blood (pulmonary capillaries) (3) Internal (tissue) respiration- Exchange of gases between blood in |
| Define otorhinolaryngology | Study of ears, nose and throat. |
| List function of the internal functions of the nose. | -Olfaction (smelling). -Respiration (breathing). -Filtration of dust. -Humidification of inspired air. |
| Define epistaxis | Nose bleed |
| What is the anatomical name the: throat, wind pipe, & voice box, give the function of the stucture. | ~The throat (Pharynx)-it is a passageway of both air and food. ~Wind Pipe (Trachea)- to allow inhaled air to travel into&out of the lungs. ~Voice box (Larynx)- part of respiratory tract guarding passage to airways leading to the lungs. |