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Anatomy W6-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Upper respiratory tract consists of | nose, nasopharynx, laryngopharanx, and larynx |
| Lower respiratory tract consists of | trachea, all segments of the bronchial tree, and the lungs |
| Movement of air through nose into pharynx | Anterior, vestibule, inferior, middle, and superior meatuses, posterior (internal) nares |
| Upper digestive tract consists of | mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach |
| Lower digestive tract consist of | small intestine, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, large intestine, cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal |
| Parts of the colon | ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon |
| Main lymphatic trunks | right lymphatic duct, thoracic duct |
| 2 Thymus functions | final site of lymphocyte development in fetus, secretes thymosin so lymphocytes can develop into mature T cells after birth |
| Inate immunity | also called nonspecific immunity, immunity already in place |
| Adaptive immunity | also called specific immunity, recognize threats and responds |