Lower Respiratory Track Flashcards
1
Q
Bronchial tree
A
Trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles
2
Q
Alveoli
A
End of the bronchioles, O2 and CO2 diffusion occurs here
3
Q
Oblique Fissure
A
Separates inferior and superior lobes on the left lung, and middle and inferior lobe on the right lung
4
Q
Horizontal Fissure
A
Separates middle and superior lobes of the right lung
5
Q
Parietal Pleura
A
Outer layer
6
Q
Visceral Pleura
A
Inner layer, invests the surface of the lungs
