What is the upper and lower respiratory system?
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What is the upper and lower respiratory system?
The upper respiratory tract (upper airway) consists of the nose, mouth, sinuses, pharynx (upper section of the throat), and larynx (voice box). The lower respiratory tract consists of the trachea (windpipe), bronchial tubes, and lungs.
What is the difference between upper and lower respiratory disease?
Upper respiratory infections affect the parts of the respiratory tract that are higher on the body, including the nose, sinuses, and throat, while lower respiratory infections affect the airways and lungs.
What is the 4 main parts of the lower respiratory system?
The major passages and structures of the lower respiratory tract include the windpipe (trachea) and within the lungs, the bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli.
What are the upper respiratory system?
The major passages and structures of the upper respiratory tract include the nose or nostrils, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx), and voice box (larynx). The respiratory system is lined with a mucous membrane that secretes mucus.
What is the function of the upper respiratory tract?
1. The upper airway not only provides a passage for air to be breathed in and out of the lungs, but it also heats, humidifies and filters the air and is involved in cough, swallowing and speech.
What are the parts of the upper respiratory system?
The major passages and structures of the upper respiratory tract include the nose or nostrils, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx), and voice box (larynx).
What is the main function of the upper respiratory tract?
The upper airway not only provides a passage for air to be breathed in and out of the lungs, but it also heats, humidifies and filters the air and is involved in cough, swallowing and speech. 2.
What are the 5 main parts of the respiratory system?
It consists of the:
- Nose.
- Mouth.
- Throat (pharynx)
- Voice box (larynx)
- Windpipe (trachea)
- Airways (bronchi)
- Lungs.
