Respiratory System ( Anatomy)

Question 1

The respiratory system is divided into what 2 zones?

Answer 1

1. Conducting zone

2. Respiratory zone

Question 2

What is the function of the conduction zone of the respiratory tract?

Answer 2

-control amount of air entering and exiting the lungs

Question 3

What is function of the respiratory zone?

Answer 3

-site of oxygen and cordon dioxide exchange in the blood

Question 4

Anatomy of the lungs

Answer 4

• covered with pleural membranes
• compliant=stretchable
• elastic = recoils
• surface tension: tends to collapse alveoli but opposed by surfactant

Question 5

What is the function of surfactant?

Answer 5

-lower surface tension