Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
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Primary functions of respiratory system.
A
1) Delivers oxygen to body and expels carbon dioxide; 2) produces sound; 3) provides olfactory paths
2
Q
alveoli
A
membrane structures at the ends of bronchioles which allow transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the blood stream
3
Q
functions of sinuses
A
warming and moisturizing air before it enters lungs, to protect alveoli