Human Anatomy & Physiology: Functional Anatomy of Respiratory System 1 Flashcards

the function the respiratory system is gas exchange

TRUE

the respiratory system supply the body with oxygen gas

TRUE

the respiratory system supply the body with CO2

FALSE

the respiratory system dispose of carbon dioxide gas

TRUE

what are the structures that air passes through

Nose > Nasal cavity > Pharynx > Larynx > Trachea > Bronchi

how many anatomical regions does the respiratory have ?

2

all structures superior to the larnyx

upper respiratory tract

the larynx and all structures inferior to it

lower respiratory tract

nose, sinuses, mouth, pharynx

upper respiratory tract

larynx, bronchi, trachea, bronchioles, lungs

lower respiratory tract

how many functional zones are there in the respiratory system

2

what are the two functional zones of the respiratory system?

respiratory zone and conduction zone

actual site of gas exchange in lungs

respiratory zone

delivers air to respiratory zone, cleanse, humidify, and warm.

conducting zone