Respiratory system
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Which muscles are responsible for increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity during inhalation
diaphragm and external intercostal muscles
this structure is primarily responsible for production of sounds with the mouth
vocal folds - cords
whats the term for the volume of air that inhaled and exhaled during a normal resting breath
tidal volume
this structure helps prevent food from entering the trachea
epiglottis
the order of structures that a molecule of oxygen would pass through during inhalation
nares nasal cavity nasopharynx oropharynx laryngopharynx
how many primary bronchi does the average person have?
2
What’s the term for the maximum volume of air that can be inhaled or exhaled in a single forced breath
Vital capacity
where does gas exchange first begin
respiratory bronchiole
which muscles are responsible for decreasing the volume of thoracic cavity during forced exhalation
internal intercostal muscles
carbon dioxide most influences the breathing rate of an individual true or false?
true
which cells secrete mucus which lines the trachea?
goblet cells
which structure is found immediately posterior to the trachea
esophagus
the adams apple is made of bone true or false?
false. its made of thyroid cartilage
the respiratory bronchiole is part of the conducting zone, true or false?
false
how many lobes are found in each lung
left lung - 2 right lung - 3
whats the term for the volume of air that remains in the lungs after maximum exhalation?
residual volume