anatomyof respiratory system（anatomyof呼吸系统）（5页）.docVIP

Anatomy of Respiratory System Path of Air Flow 1. Nasal cavity Hairs and mucus in the nose filters the air The nasal cavity has lot of capillaries that warm and moisten the air; Specialized cells act as odor recepto 2. Pharyngeal Cavity Funnel-shaped cavity commonly called the “throat” 3 portions based on location: nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx Tonsils provide a lymphatic defense during breathing at the junction of the oral cavity and pharynx) 3. Trachea A tube, often called the windpipe, that connects the larynx with the 1° bronchi Made of connective tissue, smooth muscl