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22.1 Respiratory Structures
- Explain the distinction between the conducting zone and the respiratory zone.
- Describe or draw the general structure of the nose. Include (and label if drawing) the following parts:
- External nose
- Root
- Bridge
- Apex
- Nares
- Describe which parts of the nose are bone and which are cartilage. Why is cartilage used for most of the nose instead of bone?
- Describe the structure and role of the following structures:
- Nasal septum
- Conchae
- Meatuses
- Sinuses
- Describe the histology of the respiratory epithelium. Explain the role of mucus, cilia, and immune cells in the epithelium.
- Describe the structure of the pharynx. For each region, describe its distinguishing features, including epithelial features, and explain their importance.
- Nasopharynx
- Oropharynx
- Laryngopharynx
- Describe the structure and role of the pharynx.
- Explain the difference between the true and false vocal cords and the role of each.
- Describe the structures of the trachea and how each relates to its function.
- What do the tracheal muscles do?
- Describe the structures of the bronchial tree.
- What becomes inflamed in bronchitis?
- What distinguishes a respiratory bronchiole?
- Describe the structure of the alveolar sac.
- Explain the role of the alveolar macrophage.
- Describe the structure of the respiratory membrane and explain the features that are important to its function.
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