Lecture 14- overview and UPT Flashcards
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What is the function of the respiratory system?
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Conduct warm, clean, moist air into close proximity with blood of the circulatory system for gas exchange. Also facilitates olfaction (smell) and produces sound
2
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What are the 3 key functions of the respiratory system?
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Gas exchange with circulatory system, producing sound, facilitating olfaction
3
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What are the 3 key parts of the respiratory system?
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Upper respiratory tract, Lower respiratory tract, Thorax
4
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What are the key components of the thorax?
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Thoracic cavity, joints, bones, respiratory muscles
5
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What are the 2 key zones of the respiratory system?
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Conducting and respiratory zones
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