quiz 5 Flashcards
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not a function of sinuses
conducting zone
list and describe 4 process of respiration
1)p.ventilation-air in/out of lungs from atmosphere; respiratory system
2)ext.respiration: 02 moves from alveoli to blood in p.capi,c02 moves from blood to alveoli, resp and circulatory system
3)transport: 02 and c02 are transported in blood, circulatory
4) int.respiration: 02 moves from blood to systemic capi in tissues, c02 moves from tissues to blood. circulatory system
as air moves thru conducting zone, 02 concentration dec and c02 concentration inc
false
structure of conducting zone
nasoph, trachea, primary bronchi
gas exchange
in the lungs, P02 lower in blood than it alveoli
particles like dust dont reach lungs bc
mucous
parts of pharynx
laryngop, oroph, nasoph
what is resp mb made of, thickness, importance
alveolar cells simple squamous, capi endothelial cells simple sq, and fused basement mb, .05 um thick, allows for surface area and ease of diffusion of gases
functions of respiratory system
pH regulation, prevention of infection, odor detection, voice, innate immunity
what happens to air in conducting zone
adding: warmth and moisture
removing: pathogens and particulate matter
occur in nose