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28 Cards in this Set
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Oxygen reaches body tissues and cells through these two processes.
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breathing and circulation
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A process where molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration is ?
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diffusion
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The exchange of air between the lungs and the environment is called ?
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Ventilation
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The lowest portion of the pharynx is the _____.
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laryngopharynx
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The laryngopharynx divides into the _____ and the _____.
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larynx and the esophagus
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The esophagus lies _____ to the larynx.
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posteriorly
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This membrane warms and humidifies air as it enters the body.
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mucous membrane
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Air entering the nose passes through the _____ first.
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nasopharynx.
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The _____ is bordered by the hard and soft palates, the cheeks, and the tongue.
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oralpharynx
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A structure that is immediately superior to the larynx.
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epiglottis
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The epiglottis is made of _____.
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cartilage
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A structure that separate the digestive system from the respiratory system.
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epiglottis
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The function of the ____ is to prevent food and liquid from entering the larynx.
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epiglottis
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When swallowing, the larynx is _____ and the epiglottis folds over the glottis.
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elevated
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When vomitus or foreign material is taken into the lungs.
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aspiration
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The upper airway ends at the _____?
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larynx
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The lower airway begins at the _____?
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larynx
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The _____ is also known as the Adams apple.
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thyroid cartilage
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The _____ is also called the voice box
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larynx
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The _____ cartilage lies directly inferior to the Thyroid cartilage.
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Cricoid
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The lowest portion of the Larynx is the _____.
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Cricoid cartilage
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The first ring of the of the trachea is the _____.
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Cricoid cartilage
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The narrowest portion of the adults airway is the _____.
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glottic opening.
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The glottic opening is between the _____.
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vocal cords.
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The lateral boarders of the glottis are the ______.
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vocal cords
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These contain defense reflexes to help protect the lower airway.
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vocal cords.
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The division of the trachea to form the right and left main-stem bronchi is the _____.
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carina
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The membrane covering the lung tissue is the ______.
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visceral pleura
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