Respiratory system Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two zones of the respiratory tract?
A
Conducting and respiratory zone
2
Q
What makes up the conducting zone?
A
nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles and terminal bronchioles
3
Q
What makes up the respiratory zone?
A
respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs and alveoli
4
Q
What are the two types of epithelium tissues in the nasal passage?
A
Respiratory and Olfactory
5
Q
How many times does the trachea branch from?
A
23 times
