Chapter 8 - Respiratory Flashcards
Identify the components of the conducting and respiratory zones of
the respiratory system
conducting zones: are passageways that transport air, this includes from the nose to the bronchioles.
respiratory zones: are dedicated to gas exchange and include from the bronchioles to the alveoli.
Identify and describe the other functions of the respiratory system.
gas conditioning, ofaction, sound production, and defence.
Identify the structures and describe the organisation and functions
of the upper respiratory tract organs
nose and nasal cavities, paranasal sinuses, and pharynx are all part of the conducting portion of the upper respiratory tract.
Identify and compare the regions of the pharynx
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Identify the structures and describe the organisation and functions
of the lower respiratory tract organs and regions
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Describe the characteristics of the respiratory membrane
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Identify the structure and describe the function of the pleura
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Describe the gross anatomy of the lungs
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Identify and discuss the blood supply to and from the lungs.
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Describe the process of pulmonary ventilation
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Define and describe how the thoracic cavity changes in size and
shape during respiration.
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