Respiratory System Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes detailing the respiratory system structures including nasal filtration, the trachea, and the pleura.

Nasal Hairs and Mucus

Components in the nose that filter dirt and germs and warm the air before it enters the lungs.

Cartilaginous Rings

Rings that support the walls of the trachea to prevent it from collapsing and keep the air passage open.

Pleura

A tissue that covers the surface of the lungs, serving to protect them and reduce friction during movement of the lungs while breathing.

Trachea

The main air passage whose walls are supported by cartilaginous rings to maintain an open airway.