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The organs of the respiratory system are
designed to perform what two basic
functions?
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Air Distribution & Gas Exchange
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The upper respiratory system consists
of ...
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Nose, pharynx, & larynx
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The lower respiratory tract consists of...
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Trachea, lungs, & bronchial tree
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Membrane that separates the air in the alveoli from the blood in the surroundingh capillaries is...
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Respiratory Membrane
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Membrane that lines the most of the air distribution tubes of the respiratory system is...
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Respiratory Mucosa
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The frontal, maxillary, sphenoidal, and ethmoidal cavities make up the...
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Paranasal Sinuses
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Sacs that drain tears into the nasal cavity
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Lacrimal
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Protrude into the nasal cavities and function to warm and humidify the air.
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Conchae
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Throat
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Pharynx
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Large air tube in the neck
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Trachea
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The four progressively smaller air tubes that connect the trachea and the alveoli are ...
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Primary Bronchus, Secondary Bronchi, Bronchioles, and Alveolar Ducts
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Voice Box
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Larynx
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A substance made by the lung to reduce the surface tension of water in the alveoli
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Surfactant
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The Right Lung has _____ lobes and the Left Lung has _____lobes
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3, 2
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A collapse of the lung for any reason
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Atelectasis
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