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Chapter 7

Chapter 7 . The Respiratory System. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions. © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Structures of the Respiratory System . Structures of the Upper Respiratory Tract. Nose . Primary Functions Exchanges air during inhaling and exhaling.

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Chapter 7

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  1. Chapter 7 The Respiratory System

  2. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

  3. Structures of the Respiratory System

  4. Structures of theUpper Respiratory Tract

  5. Nose • Primary Functions • Exchanges air during inhaling and exhaling. • Warms, moisturizes, and filters inhaled air. • Related Combining Forms • nas/o • rhino/o

  6. Sinuses • Primary Functions • Provides mucus. • Makes bones of the skull lighter. • Aids in sound production. • Related Combining Form • sinus/o

  7. Pharynx • Primary Function • Transports air to and from the nose to the trachea. • Related Combining Form • pharyng/o

  8. Larynx • Primary Function • Makes speech possible. • Related Combining Form • laryng/o

  9. Epiglottis • Primary Function • Closes off the trachea during swallowing. • Related Combining Form • epiglott/o

  10. Trachea • Primary Function • Transports air to and from the pharynx to the bronchi. • Related Combining Form • trache/o

  11. Bronchi • Primary Function • Transports air from the trachea into the lungs. • Related Combining Forms • bronch/o, bronchi/o

  12. Alveoli • Primary Function • Air sacs that exchange gases with the pulmonary capillary blood. • Related Combining Form • alveol/o

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