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Upper Respiratory

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Where is the Upper Respiratory System located?   SUPERIOR to the Thorax  
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What is the Histology of the Upper Respiratory System?   Mucous Membrane; Cilia, Goblet Cells  
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What is the histology of the Mucous Membrane in the Upper Respiratory System?   Simple Ciliated Columnar Epithelium  
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What is the function of the Cilia in the Upper Respiratory System?   ESCALATOR to move Particles toward OUTSIDE  
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What is the function of Goblet Cells?   secrete a Mucus coating to TRAP Air born Particles  
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What structure clean and remove debris from the air we breathe?   Mucous Membrane, Cilia, Goblet Cells  
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What are the gross anatomical parts of the UPPER Respiratory system?   1. Nasal Cavity; 2. Pharynx; 3. Larynx; 4. Trachea  
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What is the function of the Nasal Cavity?   DRAINAGE site of Lacrimal and Sinus Canals  
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What are the main parts of the Nasal Cavity?   1. Nasal Septum; 2. Nasal Conchae; 3. Olfactory Receptors  
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What structures compose the Nasal Septum?   1. Perpendicular Plate; 2. Vomer; 3. Hyaline Cartilage  
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What is the function of the Nasal Conchae?   Filter and Humidify incoming air  
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Why are the Nasal Conchae shaped funny?   to multiply Surface Area = better Filtration  
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What is the function of the Olfactory Receptors?   connect to Olfactory Bulb via Cribriform Plate (Ethmoid)  
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Why do we sniff to smell?   sniffing brings the air up HIGHER to reach Olfactory Receptors  
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