Structures organization and Functions Flashcards
1
Q
Upper region
A
Nares, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi
2
Q
Lower region
A
Bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs
3
Q
Functions
A
-warm, moisten, filters air
-olfactory senses
-exchanges O2 and CO2
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4
Q
Phases of breathing
A
- pulmonary ventilation (breathing)
- external respiration
- respiratory gas exchange
- internal respiration