Introduction to the Respiratory System

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Introduction to the Respiratory System

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The respiratory system provides oxygen to body tissues for cellular respiration, removes carbon dioxide, and helps maintain acid-base balance.

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Primary Function of Respiratory System

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The primary function is to provide oxygen to body tissues and remove carbon dioxide.

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Posterior formation of the nasal septum

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Formed by the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone and the thin vomer bones

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Role of conchae and meatuses during exhalation

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Trap water preventing dehydration

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Structure of the larynx

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Formed by several pieces of cartilage.

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Cricoid cartilage location

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Inferior part of the larynx.

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Larynx's location relative to the vocal cords

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Contains the vocal cords.

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Larynx's location relative to the thyroid cartilage

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Contains the thyroid cartilage.

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Epiglottis position when closed

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Rests on the glottis

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Folds of true vocal cords

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Differ between individuals, resulting in different pitches