Respiratory Anatomy

THE VERTICAL PARTITION THAT DIVIDES YOUR NASAL CAVITY INTO RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES

ALSO CALLED AS YOUR THROAT

TRUE OR FALSE: VOCAL FOLDS ARE USUALLY THICKER AND LONGER IN MALES THAN IN FEMALES

space between true vocal cords

What are the functions of the respiratory system? (select all)

• Supply the body with oxygen

• Remove carbon dioxide from the body

• Filter the blood

• Digest/absorb nutrients

Where does gas exchange take place?

• Alveoli

• Bronchi

• Bronchioles

• Nasal cavity

Another name for the nostrils are...

• External nares

• Nasal cavity

• Nasopharynx

• Epiglottis

What surround the nasal cavity?

• Sinuses

• Larynx

• Trachea

• Bronchi

The throat...

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Trachea

• Bronchi

• Alevoli

The voice box...

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Trachea

• Bronchi

• Alevoli