Larynx, glottis
The nose, pharynx, and trachea are the parts of the upper airway. The tubes of the lungs comprise the lower airway.
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The epiglottis is located in the throat, specifically behind the base of the tongue and above the entrance to the larynx or voice box. It is a flap-like structure made of cartilage that helps prevent food and drink from entering the airway when swallowing.
The lungs
What are the names of the two reflexes which protect the airway of a conscious person
The glottis is dividing line between the upper and lower airway
The nose, pharynx, and trachea are the parts of the upper airway. The tubes of the lungs comprise the lower airway.
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Compromised neonate is a medical term used to describe an airway that is restricted or blocked. This can either be in the upper airway or the lower airway.
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The upper airway is composed of the nasal passages, nasopharynx, mouth and oropharynx, and the hypopharynx. Basically, everything above the glottis is upper airway, everything below is lower airway.
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epiglottis
The entire lower airway is supported by c shaped cartilaginous rings. These rings hold the passageway open and get smaller when air exchange is made.
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