ANAT 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Lamina Propria, Paranasal Sinuses, Nasal Cavity

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Structural divisions: anatomical division, functional division. Structures: paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, pleural cavity and lungs, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli. A set of structures and organs that allow us to bring air in from environment and push air out to environment. Allows movement of air and exchange of gases in the lungs. Lower respiratory: larynx (voice box), trachea, branches into bronchi, branches into bronchioles, branches into alveoli. Conducting portion: everything up until bronchioles, brings air in. Nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles. Moves air to and from lung for gas exchange. Protection of respiratory surfaces from: dehydration, temperature change, invading pathogens keeps them from entering. Aids in sense of smell olfactory receptors are in root of nasal cavity. Provides large surface area for gas exchange to occur between air and blood. Lines the conducting portion of the respiratory tract. Consists of epithelium and underlying lamina propria (connective tissue)

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