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6 Cards in this Set
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Upper respiratory tract contains |
Nose, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pharynx |
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Lower respiratory tract contains |
Larynx, trachea, bronchus, bronchioles |
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Function of upper respiratory system |
Filters, warms, humidifies incoming air
Reabsorbs heat and water form outgoing air |
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Function of lower respiratory system |
Conduction of air to and from gas exchange surfaces |
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Conducting portion |
Nasal cavity thru pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and large bronchioles |
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Respiratory portion |
Smallest bronchioles and alveoli |
