Chapter 12 Respiratory System Summary PDF

Summary

This document is a summary of Chapter 12, which covers the human respiratory system. The content details the anatomy of different parts of the respiratory system, encompassing the nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs, and alveoli. It also delves into the physiology of respiration, including mechanics of breathing, pulmonary function measurements, gas exchange, and the regulation of respiration. Finally, the discussion extends to the effects of aging on the respiratory system and various diagnostic tests and disorders related to it.

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**12.2 Overview** - - **12.3 Anatomy of the Respiratory System** - **Nose** - **Nasal Cavity** - - **Pharynx** - - **Larynx** - - **Trachea** - - **Lungs and the Bronchial Tree** - - **Alveoli** - - - **12.4 Physiology of the Respiratory S...

**12.2 Overview** - - **12.3 Anatomy of the Respiratory System** - **Nose** - **Nasal Cavity** - - **Pharynx** - - **Larynx** - - **Trachea** - - **Lungs and the Bronchial Tree** - - **Alveoli** - - - **12.4 Physiology of the Respiratory System** **Mechanics of Taking a Breath** - - - - - **Measurements of Pulmonary Function** - - **Composition of Air** - - **Gas Exchange** - - **Comparison of Inspired and Expired Air** - **Factors That Influence Gas Exchange** - **Gas Transport** - - **Regulation of Respiration** - - - **Functions of the Respiratory System** - **12.5 Effects of Aging on the Respiratory System** - - - - **12.6 Diagnostic Tests for Respiratory System Disorders** - **12.7 Respiratory System Disorders** - - - - - - - - - - - -

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