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What is the role of the nasal conchae in the nasal cavity |
Increases the air turbulence |
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What structures separate the nasal and oral cavities |
conch, nasopharynx, nostril, hard and soft palate |
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What is the path of air through the upper respiratory system |
Air passes via the *nostrils/nares *nasal cavity (divided by nasal septum) *nasal conche *oral cavity (hard/soft palate) *pharynx aka throat -nasopharynx -oropharynx -laryngopharynx *larynx *epiglottis *glottis |
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Where is the epiglottis located |
superior to the opening of the larynx:flaps over opening of the larynx so food doesn't go into the respiratory system |
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What is the path of air in the lower respiratory tract |
-trachea -bronchi -bronchioles -alveolar ducts -alveolar sacs -alveoli |
