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What are the four processes of respiration?

What are the organs of the respiratory system?

What is the difference between the conducting and respiratory zones?

Describe the structure and function of the nose, noting the following structures.

Nose –External nose –Nasal cavity –Nares –Posterior nasal apertures –Palate –

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Vestibule –Respiratory mucosa –Nasal conchae –Paranasal sinuses –

Describe the structure and function of the pharynx, noting the following structures.

Nasopharynx –Uvula –Pharyngeal tonsil –Oropharynx –Laryngopharynx –

Describe the structure and function of the larynx, noting the following structures.

Thyroid cartilage –Laryngeal prominence –Cricoid cartilage –Epiglottis –Vocal folds (true vocal cords) –Glottis –

Explain how voice production occurs in the larynx.

Describe the structure and function of the trachea, noting the following structures.

Trachea –Trachealis –Carina –

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Describe the structure and function of the bronchial tree, noting the following structures in the conducting zone.

Bronchial tree –Main bronchi (primary bronchi) – Lobar bronchi –Segmental bronchi –Bronchioles –Terminal bronchioles –

How does the tissue composition of the bronchial tree change as the conducting tubes become smaller?

Describe the structure and function of bronchial structures that are in the respiratory zone.

Alveoli –Respiratory bronchioles –Alveolar ducts –Alveolar sacs –Type I alveolar cells –Respiratory membrane –Type II alveolar cells –Surfactant –Alveolar pores –

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Describe the gross anatomy and function of the lungs, noting the following structures.

Lungs –Apex –Base –Hilum –Root –Cardiac notch –Lobes –Super lobe –Inferior lobe –Middle lobe –Oblique fissure –Horizontal fissure –Bronchopulmonary segments –Lobule –Pulmonary arteries –Pulmonary veins –Bronchial arteries –Bronchial veins –

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Describe the gross anatomy and function of the pleura, noting the following structures.

Pleura –Parietal pleura –Visceral pleura –Pleural cavity –

What are the five steps of inspiration?

What are the five steps of expiration?

How is ventilation controlled by the nervous system?