Structural and Functional Divisions

Question 1

Name the structural divisions of the upper respiratory system?

Answer 1

NOSE
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PHARYNX

Question 2

Name the structural divisions of the lower respiratory system?

Answer 2

LARYNX
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TRACHEA
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BRONCHI
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LUNGS

Question 3

Name the 2 functional divisions of the respiratory system?

Answer 3

CONDUCTING ZONE
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RESPIRATORY ZONE

Question 4

The structures of the conducting zone include the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, ____________ and __________ ___________.

Answer 4

BRONCHIOLES
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TERMINAL BRONCHIOLES

Question 5

Name the 3 functions of the conducting zone of the respiratory system?

Answer 5

1 - FILTER, WARM and MOISTEN AIR, and to CONDUCT IT TO THE LUNGS
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2 - TO RECEIVE OLFACTORY (SMELL) STIMULI
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3 - SOUND GENERATION FOR SPEECH

Question 6

The structures of the respiratory zone include the ___________ ____________, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs, and alveoli.

Answer 6

RESPIRATORY BRONCHIOLES

Question 7

What is the function of the respiratory zone of the respiratory system?

Answer 7

GAS EXCHANGE