Respiratory system help

[emilyRNwannabe]

this isnt homework, just a study guide im trying to finish.

1. Is the trachea part of the upper or lower?

2. Why are the cartilage and cricoid cartilage of the larynx made from hyaline cartilage?

3. What structures are involved in speech production? vocal cords?

4. What is the irony of the bronchial veins merging with the pulmonary veins?

5. Scientifically how do we depict partial pressures? is that what you multiply to get them?

6. Compare atmosphere and alveoli in terms of gases present. Hint use text book!

Is this talking about that chart on page 856? (the green marieb book with tennis player on the front) if so, could someone explain it?

please help

[FireStarterRN, BSN, RN]

Looks like homework to me. Why don't you use google and other resources, such as the textbook suggested.

[emilyRNwannabe]

biol 2020 a & p ii chapter 24 study questions

1.what is the function of the respiratory system?

2.besides the gas related function, what three other functions does the respiratory system provide?

3.what two organ systems are involved in the respiratory system to carry out its functions?

4.what is needed for the respiratory system to carry out its functions?

5.list and define the four distinct processes that make up respiration.

6.list the organs of the respiratory system.

7.list the organs that make up the upper and lower respiratory tracts.

1)upper: i dont know if i should put trachea as part of the upper or not.

2)lower:

8.list five functions of the nose.

9.list location and function of the paranasal sinuses.

10.functionally define the respiratory system using respiratory and conducting zones.

1)conducting zone:

2)respiratory zone:

11.list prime mover of inspiration and the synergist.

12.define the nose based on internal and external nose.

1)external nose:

2)internal nose:

13.what two bones form roof of nose to separate it from the cranial cavity?

14.on a face, can you identify the following structures: root, bridge, dorsum nasi, ala, apex, & philtrum.

15.what bones or cartilage make up the nose besides the two nasal bones?

16.trace the flow of air from the nostrils to the trachea.

17.define the following parts of the nasal cavity.

1)vestibule:

2)vibrissae:

18.what is the function of the respiratory mucosa?

19.what is the scientific name for throat?

20.list the three subdivisions of the pharynx from superior to inferior and identify which are passageways for air and food, which are for air only, and which are for food only.

21.which structure houses the palatine and lingual tonsils?

22.which structure house the pharyngeal tonsils?

23.what is the scientific name for voice box?

24.list three functions of the larynx[color=#3333cc].

25.why do you need the epiglottis?

26.why is the epiglottis made from elastic cartilage but the thyroid and cricoid cartilage made from hyaline cartilage?

27.scientifically, what causes speech?

28.what structures are involved in speech production?

29.what determines the loudness of the voice?

30.what determines the pitch?

31.what do you normally use in speech that isn't used when you whisper?

32.what structures are you using to shape sound into language?

33.what structure are you using to resonate or amplify the sound quality?

34.what causes an individual to cough?

35.why shouldn't you give an unconscious individual something to drink?

36.what is the scientific name for windpipe?

37.what is the function of the windpipe?

38.we have mucosa lining the trachea as part of the body's first line of defense. explain.

39.why does the outermost layer of hyaline cartilage gap into the shape of the letter "c" instead of "o"?

40.differentiate between tracheotomy and intubation.

41.when would you need to perform the heimlich maneuver and how does it work?

see, so its not homework. its a study guide! i can post the whole thing if you want. ive already combed through the text book, and google gives me conflicting answers.