Anatomy WK 7 (3/18) | Respiratory System Overview

Flashcards for reviewing key concepts from the respiratory system lecture.

The respiratory mucosa primarily contains __ epithelium with cilia.

pseudostratified columnar

The function of cilia in the respiratory mucosa is to __ mucus.

move

Excess mucus secretion often results in a condition called __.

rhinitis

Rhinitis refers to inflammation of the __ within the nose.

mucosa

Inflammation leads to increased __ and capillary leakiness in the respiratory mucosa.

blood flow

Pseudoephedrine is commonly prescribed as a __ decongestant.

nasal

One reason pseudoephedrine can raise blood pressure is that it acts as a __.

vasoconstrictor

The nasal cavity helps to __ and moisten the air we breathe.

warm

The bony structures that provide surface area in the nasal cavity are called __.

turbinates or conchae

The hollow spaces connected to the nasal cavity that help warm and moisten air are called __.

sinuses

Inflamed sinuses can lead to a condition known as __.

sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis can cause mucosal tissue swelling that __ air passages.

blocks

The three sections of the pharynx include the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and __.

hypopharynx (or laryngopharynx)

The __ closes to prevent food from entering the trachea during swallowing.

epiglottis

The tonsils serve as storage for __ in the throat to combat infections.

white blood cells

Acute sinusitis comes on quickly, while __ sinusitis persists long-term.

chronic

The area of the larynx containing the vocal cords is referred to as the __.

glottis

The thyroid cartilage is important for anchoring the __ in the larynx.

vocal cords

The trachea has flexible __ cartilage that prevents airway collapse.

hyaline

The trachea contains __ between the cartilage rings to allow bending without collapse.

annular ligaments

The connection between the trachea and esophagus is crucial because they are located very __ to each other.

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