Midterm Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
What system drives desire to breathe
A
CO2 levels in blood
2
Q
Respiration components
A
Ventilation - breathing
External respiration- pulmonary
Internal respiration- tissue
3
Q
3 functions of respiratory system
A
provide o2 to body and tissues for cell resp.
remove carbon dioxide which is one of the main waste products of cellular respiration
aids in the maintenance of acid-base balance
4
Q
Conducting Zone Roles
A
includes organs and structures not directly involved in gas exchange
route for incoming and outgoing air
remove debrins and pathogens
warm and humidify air
5
Q
Conducting zone structures
A
Nose- external and internal
Nasal cavity-> Left and right nasal septum
