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The respiratory system is divided into two structural parts what are they? |
Upper respiratory system Lower respiratory system |
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Main parts of the Upper respiratory system |
Nose Nasal cavity Pharynx |
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Main parts of the Lower respiratory system |
Larynx Trachea Bronchi Lungs |
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Functions of the respiratory system can also be split into two parts what are they? |
Conduction Zone Respiratory zone |
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Conduction Zone |
Interconnecting cavities and tubes inside and outside the lungs function is to warm filter and moisten air as it is conducted into the lungs. |
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Respiratory zone |
Tubes and tissue within the lungs where gas exchange occurs gas exchange between air and blood. |
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Nose |
Functions to warm moisten and filter incoming air inhaled air enters the nasal cavity a LG space lined with muscle and mucous membranes. |
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Pharynx |
Throat, functions as the passageway for food and air chamber for speech sounds and houses the tonsils divided into three regions. |
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Name the three regions of the pharynx. |
Nasopharynx Oropharynx Laryngopharynx |
