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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

1. Paranasal sinuses (frontal, sphenoid) - Warm, moisten, and filter air; enhance voice resonance.

2. Nasal cavity - Filters, warms, and humidifies incoming air.

3. Nasal conchae - Increases surface area to improve air filtration and humidification.

4. Nasal vestibule - Entrance of the nasal cavity; traps dust and debris.

5. Epiglottis - Prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.

6. Thyroid cartilage - Protects the vocal cords; forms the "Adam's apple."

7. Cricoid cartilage - Supports the trachea and ensures an open airway.

8. Vocal folds - Produce sound through vibration.

9. Trachea - Main airway; conducts air to the bronchi.

10. Carina of trachea - Divides airflow into the right and left bronchi.

11. Main bronchi - Conducts air to each lung.

12. Lingular division bronchi - Supplies air to the lingula of the left lung.

13. Right lung - Facilitates gas exchange (oxygen in, carbon dioxide out).

14. Superior lobe - Part of the lung involved in gas exchange.

15. Horizontal fissure - Separates the superior and middle lobes of the right lung.

16. Oblique fissure - Separates lobes within both lungs.

17. Middle lobe - Central region of the right lung for gas exchange.

18. Inferior lobe - Lower region of the lung for gas exchange.

19. Oral cavity - Secondary airway; assists in breathing and speaking.

20. Esophagus - Transports food from the throat to the stomach.

21. Capillary beds (connective tissue) - Facilitate oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange in tissues.

22. Alveolar sacs - Contain alveoli for gas exchange.

23. Alveolar duct - Connects respiratory bronchioles to alveolar sacs.

24. Mucous gland - Produces mucus to trap dust and pathogens.


25. Mucosal lining - Protects airways and helps trap particles.

26. Pulmonary artery - Carries oxygen-poor blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

27. Pulmonary vein - Carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart.

28. Alveoli - Microscopic air sacs where gas exchange occurs.

29. Atrium - Receives blood entering the heart.

30. Tracheal and bronchi rings - Keep airways open during breathing.

31. Left lung - Facilitates gas exchange with two lobes for efficient function.

32. Apex of left lung - Uppermost part of the left lung.

33. Cardiac notch - Indentation for the heart's placement in the left lung.

34. Lingula of lung - Tongue-like projection on the left lung; aids gas exchange.

35. Inferior lobe (left lung) - Lower region of the left lung for gas exchange.

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