Intro To Bio Ch15 Respiratory System: Path Of Air

Front 1

Describe the

Nasal Cavities

and their function.

Back 1

Are: Hollow spaces in nose

That: Filter, Warm; and moisten air

Front 2

Describe the

Pharynx

and it's function.

Back 2

Is: chamber posterior to oral cavity; lies between nasal cavity and larynx

It: Is the connection to surrounding regions

Front 3

Describe the

Glottis

and it's function.

Back 3

Is: The opening into the Larynx

It: Is the Passage of air into the larynx

Front 4

Describe the

Larynx

and it's function.

Back 4

Is: Cartilaginous organ that houses the vocal cords; voice box

It: Is responsible for Sound Production

Front 5

Describe the

Trachea

and it's function.

Back 5

Is: The Flexible tube that connects larynx with bronchi

It: Is the Passage of air to the bronchi

Front 6

Describe the

Bronchi

and their function.

Back 6

Are: paired tubes inferior to the trachea that enter the lungs

They: Are the Passage of air into the lungs

Front 7

Describe the

Bronchioles

and their function.

Back 7

Are: Branched tubes that lead from the bronchi to alveoli

They: allow passage of air to each alveolus

Front 8

Describe the

Lungs

and their function.

Back 8

Are: Soft, cone-shaped organs that occupy lateral portions of thoracic cavity
They: Contain alveoli and blood vessels

Front 9

Describe the

Alveoli

and their function.

Back 9

Are: Thin-walled microscopic air sacs in lungs

They: are responsible for the Gas exchange between air and blood