Conducting Zone Flashcards
1
Q
what two functions does the conducting zone do
A
- provides a fairly rigid passageway for air
- cleanses, humidifies and warms incoming air
2
Q
what do adaptations in the conducting zone do
A
support functions
3
Q
what helps maintain patency in the conducting zone (a type of adaptation)
A
walls contain cartilage
4
Q
what aids in the diameter of bronchioles in the conducting zone (a type of adaptation)
A
smooth muscle
5
Q
what does the ciliated epithelium do in the conducting zone (a type of adaptation)
A
continues to filter
