Ch. 13 Respiratory Structure and Function Flashcards

Front

Upper Respiratory Tract

Back

Nose → Pharynx → Larynx → Trachea

Front

Lower Respiratory Tract

Back

Bronchi → Lungs → Bronchioles → Alveoli

Front

Respiration

Back

re- : again, -spir- : to breathe, -ation : process

Front

Ventilation

Back

The movement of gases into and out of the lungs

Front

ventil-

Back

wind

Front

-ation

Back

process

Front

Naris/Nostril

Back

Opening of the nose

Front

Septum

Back

Divides the nose into left and right compartments

Front

Conchae (KON-kee)

Back

Bony ridges on the lateral walls of the nose. Latin shell

Front

Meatus (Mee-AY-tus)

Back

Passageway. Latin passage