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Respiratory
phys exam 3
Question | Answer |
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Structures that are part of the conducting zone | Larynx, glottis, epiglottis, trachea, bronchi, secondary bronchi, bronchioles, terminal bronchioles, goblet cells Cilia |
Primary function of the conducting zone | to provide a passageway through which air can enter and exit the respiratory zone where gas exchange occurs *holds 150mL of air, dead space (no gas exchange) |
structures of the respiratory zone | Respiratory bronchioles, alveoli, alveolar sacs |
Primary function of the respiratory zone | diffusion of gasses between blood and air |
Peripheral inputs that influence the respiratory centers | Chemoreceptors Pulmonary stretch receptors Irritant receptors Muscle and Joint proprioceptors |