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Upper respiratory tract Nose, nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx, and larynx
Lower respiratory tract Lungs, trachea, and all segments of the bronchial tree
Septum midline partition that separates hollow nasal cavity
Pharynx Throat
nasopharynx behind nose and extends from the posterior nares to the level of the soft palate
Oropharynx behind the mouth from the soft palate above to the level of the hyoid bone below
Laryngopharynx Extends from the hyoid bone to the esophagus
Pharyngeal tonsils Located in the nasopharynx on its posterior wall opposite the posterior nares aka adenoids when they are enlarged
Larynx voice box; lies between root of tongue and upper end of trachea
Epiglottis Small leaf shaped cartilage that projects upward behind the tongue and hyoid bone
Trachea Windpipe; 11 cm tube; extends from larynx in neck to primary bronchi in thoracic cavity; diameter is 2.5 cm
Respiratory membrane Barrier across which gases are exchanged between alveolar air and blood
Surfactant Helps reduce surface tension
Created by: haileyl1967
 



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