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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for gaseous exchange?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for gaseous exchange?
What is the main function of the conducting portion of the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the conducting portion of the respiratory system?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the respiratory system?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the respiratory system?
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What is the term for the many interconnected air-filled spaces within the lungs?
What is the term for the many interconnected air-filled spaces within the lungs?
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Study Notes
Overview of the Respiratory System
- The respiratory system facilitates gaseous exchange between the environment and the blood.
Components of the Respiratory System
- The human respiratory system consists of two parts:
- The conducting portion: conducts air from the environment into respiratory spaces and breaks out.
- The respiratory portion: performs gaseous exchange, comprising many interconnected air-filled spaces with a very thin lining.
Components of the Human Respiratory System
- The human respiratory system includes:
- Nose/Nasal cavity
- Pharynx (Nasopharynx, Oropharynx)
- Larynx
- Trachea
- Bronchi
- Lungs (Bronchial tree and Alveoli)
- Skeletal muscles (Diaphragm, Intercostal muscle)
Function of the Conducting Portion
- The conducting portion's function is to provide a passageway for air.
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Learn about the human respiratory system, its parts, and functions, including gas exchange, conducting and respiratory portions, and organs involved.
