Structure of the respiratory system

0.0(0)
studied byStudied by 0 people
0.0(0)
full-widthCall Kai
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
GameKnowt Play
Card Sorting

1/4

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Study Analytics
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced

No study sessions yet.

5 Terms

1
New cards

What are the labels of the respiratory system

….

<p>….</p>
2
New cards
<p>What’s the larynx function?</p>

What’s the larynx function?

Houses the vocal chords and manipulates pitch and volume

3
New cards

What is the epiglottis and its function

A flap of cartilage that closes over the trachea when you swallow to prevent food entering your lungs

<p>A flap of cartilage that closes over the trachea when you swallow to prevent food entering your lungs</p>
4
New cards

What happens when the epiglottis is open

Air can pass into trachea and then into lungs

<p>Air can pass into trachea and then into lungs</p>
5
New cards

What happens when the epiglottis is closed

Trachea covered, so food is directed into the oesophagus but cannot enter the trachea

<p>Trachea covered, so food is directed into the oesophagus but cannot enter the trachea</p>