Respiratory System COPY

Question 1

Functions of the respiratory system

Answer 1

1. air movement to and from the lungs
2. gas exchange between lungs and blood
3. protection from invading pathogens
4. sound production
5. olfaction
6. acid-base balance

Question 2

What is the function of the conducting zone?

Answer 2

The conducting zone is a route for incoming and outgoing air

Question 3

How is the conducting zone further divided and which structures fall into each category?

Answer 3

a. Upper respiratory tract: contains nose, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pharynx
b. Lower respiratory tract: contains larynx, trachea, and bronchial tree

Question 4

External Nare

Answer 4

Opening for airflow into and out of the respiratory system

Question 5

Olfactory Epithelium

Answer 5

Olfaction

Question 6

Respiratory Epithelium

Answer 6

Warms, filters, and humidifies the air

Question 7

Nasal Conchae

Answer 7

Creates turbulence that allows all incoming air to be exposed to respiratory epithelium

Question 8

Nasal Septum

Answer 8

Separates right and left nostrils