Section 22.1 1. The primary function of the organs of the respiratory system is

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Section 22.1 1. The primary function of the organs of the respiratory system is to e the waste t carbon dio ide help maintain acid- base balence 2. Describe the two "zones" of the respiratory system *conducting zone respiratory zone: Conducting Zone 3. What are "the major functions of the conducting zone"? are aible to provide a route for incoming& out air temate deDS & p the ncoming Cur What is the anatomical term for the "nostril opening"? 5. "Each lateral wall of the nasal cavity has three bony projections, called the....? 6. What purpose do the conchae serve?

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Question 1

functions of the respiratory system

i. to furnish the oxygenated blood to the tissue.

ii. to eliminate the carbon dioxide from the body

iii. acid-base balance

iv. water balance

v. little part of anticoagulation

Question 2

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Conducting zone

It has a series of interconnected structures. The conducting zone consists of the nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and terminal bronchiole

Function; ?lters, warm, and moisten air and passage of air into the lungs.

Respiratory zone;

It has tubes and tissues in the lung. it consists of respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs, and alveoli

Function; exchange of gases between air and blood

Question 3

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The function of the conducting zone is ?ltering, warm, and moisten air and passage of air into the lungs.

Question 4

Answer is External nares or nostrils

Question 5

Answer is  nasal conchae

Question 6

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it increases the surface area of nasal cavity

it filters, humidifies, and moisten the inspired air and also prevents the bacterial entry.

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