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CO2 enters the alveoli while oxygen enters the blood in the pulmonary capillaries.

True (A)

divisions of respiratory system?

1- structurally>upper and lower resp system 2- functionally>conducting zone and resp zone.

conducting zone consists of

trachea, bronchi, bronchioles , and terminal bronchioles.

respiratory zone consists of

<p>respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

what is anatomical dead space?

<p>the part of the airway that is not involved in gas exchange (conduction zone) 150ml.</p> Signup and view all the answers

whats alveolar dead space?

<p>alveoli thar are ventilated but not perfused (they receive air but don't have enough blood flow)</p> Signup and view all the answers

functions of conducting zone inc (nose, mouth pharynx)

<p>1- transports air to lungs. 2- warms, humidifies and filte/clean the air 3- mucus trap small particles and cilia move it away, 4-voice production as air passes through the vocal cords.</p> Signup and view all the answers

the upper airway consists of

<p>all structures from nose to vocal cords.</p> Signup and view all the answers

the lower airway consists of

<p>trachea and bronchial structures to the alveolus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

tissue of the lung is called

<p>Parenchyma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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