In terms of general health , what is the importance of the fact that the phargyngotympanic tubes and sinus drain into the nasal cavities and nasal pharynx?

Q: Why does the leavator veli palatini elevate the velum to seal off the nasal cavities?

A: It is a soft tissue constituting the back of the roof of the mouth.  It is moveable,  consisting of…

Q: What accounts for the spongy texture of the lungs? What is the functional significance of the rich…

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Q: What are the functions of the nose?

A: The human body contains five sense organs-eyes, nose, skin, ears, and tongue. The nose is a…

Q: What is the concavity on the medial surface of left lung called?

A: The lungs are two spongy, air-filled organs on either side of the chest (thorax). The trachea…

Q: What happens to air as it passes along the nasal passages?

A: Air enters the respiratory system through nose. As the air passes through nasal cavity, mucus and…

Q: What happens to the glottis and the pitch of the sound when the vocal cords are adducted? What…

A: Voice is the form of sound produced by the vertebrate animals in order to communicate with its other…

Q: how is food stopped from going into nasal cavity

A: The “nasal cavity” is located above and behind the nose. It is filled with air. It is divided into…

Q: What is the function of alveolar glands?

A: Glands are a group of cells that are modified to secrete specific substances. They could be of two…

Q: How can a collapsed lung be re-expanded in a patient with a pneumothorax?

A: BASIC INFORMATION  BREATHING  It is the process in which the air is taken in and exhaled out. The…

Q: State the primary function of the respiratory system. Name functions of the skin (give 3) Name the…

A: Respiratory system refers to the network of tissues and organs that enable us to breathe and…

Q: What is Laryngeal Musculature?

A: The larynx ordinarily called the voice box is an organ in the highest point of the neck associated…

Q: The three folds on the lateral walls of the nasal cavity are called _____.

A: The lateral wall of the nasal cavity could be a region of the nasopharynx essential for humidifying…

Q: How is food prevented from entering the nasal cavity?

A: The nasal cavity is the uppermost part of the respiratory system, it is a large, air-filled space…

Q: The following is correct about the nose a, Bridge of the nose is formed from the nasal bones b,…

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Q: What happens to the intraalveolar pressure during inhalation and exhalation

A: The intra alveolar is a pressure of air happens within the alveoli that will change in different…

Q: Describe the histology of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity and the functions of the cell…

A: The nose is the sensory organ that senses smell. The nose has two nasal cavities which regulate the…

Q: Alveolar edema and pooling of secretions may result to:         Dull percussion note       Flat…

A: During breathing, ventilation is the exchange or movement of air (gas) between the lungs and the…

Q: Anatomy of the respiratory system Label the parts of the upper respiratory system: conchae,…

A: Respiration is a process of exchange of gas between the atmosphere and the body. The reaspiration…

Q: List of drinks that help the nasal cavity

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Q: What is the purpose of the auditory tubes opening into the nasopharynx?

A: The nervous system is one of the vital systems of a body. It is a system of nerves which carry…

Q: Determine the signs of pneumothorax based on tracheal position, expansion, percussion and breath…

A: Pneumothorax refers to air in the pleural cavity. This occurs when the lung surface or chest wall is…

Q: Which of the following is an abnormal lower airway sound associated with breathing?

A: D) Wheezing Gurgling,snoring and stridor are all found to be the sounds originating in the upper…

Q: A person was rushed into an emergency room after receiving a knife wound in the left side of his…

A: Lungs are the respiratory organ of our body it is a muscular organ that consists of alveoli for the…

Q: Describe several functions of the nasal cavity.

A: The nasal cavity includes the bones, cartilage, and other tissue, as well as blood arteries and…

Q: State the function of the following structures: nasal mucosa   epiglottis nasal conchae paranasal…

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Q: Label these structures of the upper respiratory system. Superior nasal concha Nasal cavity Superior…

A: The nose, nasal cavity, and throat make comprise the upper respiratory tract. The larynx, trachea,…

Q: Distinguish between the glottis and the epiglottis.

A: The pharynx is a section of the throat found in both vertebrates and invertebrates that is present…

Q: C. Respiratory Structures Select the structures described by the statements below. alveoli bronchi…

A: Introduction  In both animals and plants, the respiratory system is a biological system made up of…

Q: Define Laryngeal Musculature?

A: The larynx muscles are divided into intrinsic and extrinsic muscles. The extrinsic muscles are…

Q: * 5. The piriform recess lies in A. nasopharynx O B. oropharynx C. laryngopharynx O D. isthmus of…

A: The piriform recess lies in the laryngopharynx. Hence the option (c) is correct answer..

Q: Which of the following landmarks are used to size an oropharyngeal airway properly? A) Tip of the…

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Q: What is the largest piece of cartilage in the larynx? Multiple Choice Arytenoid Thyroid Corniculate…

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Q: How does the size of the alveoli in the lung with emphysema compare with those of a healthy lung?…

A: Emphysema is a lung disease develops after many years of smoking. It belongs to the group of lung…

Q: What does stimulation of the pharynx or larynx include?

A: The pharynx and the larynx is a ring-like tube, muscular in nature that acts as the pathway for air…

Q: What are the three main functions of the nose?

A: Nose is a first organ of the respiratory system. It is protruding part found at the center of face…

Q: What are various types of alveolar glands?

A: The flask-shaped secretory units with a sac-like lumen surrounded by uniformly sized cells are known…

Q: Where are the compound alveolar glands located?

A: Compound alveolar glands fall under the category of exocrine glands, where the final secretory…

Respiratory Infections

Respiratory infections are infectious diseases of the respiratory tract that are mostly caused by bacteria and viruses. They cause infections of the throat, sinuses, airway path, and lungs. Respiratory infections are typically divided into two types: upper tract respiratory infection and lower tract respiratory infection.