1.8 PHYSIOLOGY - Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Other name for conducting zone
A
Anatomic deadspace
2
Q
Structures in the conducting zone
A
Nose to terminal bronchioles
3
Q
Why are the respiratory bronchioles called transitional structures?
A
They have cilia but they already participate in gas exchange.
4
Q
Major divisions of the airways
A
Conducting zone
Respiratory zone
