lecture 13 (Therotic anatomy) Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is the nasal cavity
A
it’s the space inside the nose
2
Q
what is the oral cavity
A
the mouth
3
Q
what is the respiratory zone
A
the portion of the lungs where gas exchange occurs
4
Q
what are the two conductive airways
A
the mouth and the nose
5
Q
what is the conductive zone
A
it’s the portion of the respiratory system that transports air from the outside environment to the lungs (nose, pharynx, trachea…)
