Respiratory Exam II 2026 |
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, nares Anterior openings of the nose
Pharynx throat
Pharynx divided into 3 regions
nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx 3 regions of the Pharynx
nasal cavity hollow space behind the nose
nasal fossae The nasal cavity is divided into _____________
nasal conchae Bony plates that increase surface area and create turbulent air flow so more air is
able to make contact with the nasal mucosa
venous plexus Rich blood supply at the base of the nasal cavity that helps warm the air
paranasal sinuses air cavities within the cranial bones that open into the nasal cavities
paranasal sinuses Produces resonance that amplifies voice
Pharynx Assists in swallowing and speech
nasopharynx region of the pharynx at the back of the nose and above the soft palate
nasopharynx Lined with pseudo stratified columnar epithelium
pharyngotympanic tube Connects middle ear to nasopharynx to help equalize pressure in the ear
oropharynx Lined with stratified squamous epithelium
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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, nares Anterior openings of the nose
Pharynx throat
Pharynx divided into 3 regions
nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx 3 regions of the Pharynx
nasal cavity hollow space behind the nose
nasal fossae The nasal cavity is divided into _____________
nasal conchae Bony plates that increase surface area and create turbulent air flow so more air is
able to make contact with the nasal mucosa
venous plexus Rich blood supply at the base of the nasal cavity that helps warm the air
paranasal sinuses air cavities within the cranial bones that open into the nasal cavities
paranasal sinuses Produces resonance that amplifies voice
Pharynx Assists in swallowing and speech
nasopharynx region of the pharynx at the back of the nose and above the soft palate
nasopharynx Lined with pseudo stratified columnar epithelium
pharyngotympanic tube Connects middle ear to nasopharynx to help equalize pressure in the ear
oropharynx Lined with stratified squamous epithelium
