chapter 16 Flashcards
1
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what is the conducting zone
A
where air is moving in and out but no gas exchange, end at terminal bronchioles
2
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what do Goblet cells and Ciliated cells do
A
Goblet cells secrete mucus
Ciliated cells have cilia that move things to mouth, mucus esculator
3
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whats the Respiratory zone
A
where gas exchange occurs
4
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what is the difference between type I cells, type II cells and alveolar macrophages
A
Type I cells regular cells that make up the wall of alveoli
Type II cells secrete surfactant (helps lungs to open up)
Alveolar macrophages ingest invators
