BIOL301 Study Guide - Paranasal Sinuses, Nasal Septum, Maxilla

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Basic functions of the respiratory system: supplies body with oxygen, disposes of carbon dioxide. 4 processes involved in respiration (cellular respiration because it converts glucose to. Atp: pulmonary ventilation movement of air in/out of lungs, external respiration gas exchange between blood and air, transport of respiratory gases via cardiovascular system, internal respiration exchange of gases at tissue level. Respiratory organs: nose, nasal cavity, and paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, and trachea, bronchi and smaller branches, lungs and alveoli. Divided into: conducting zone carry air to sites of gas exchange, humidify and warm incoming air, respiratory zone site of gas exchange and contain alveoli. Only externally visible part of the respiratory system. Functions: provides airway for respiration, moistens and warms entering air, filters inhaled air to cleanse it of foreign particles, serves as a resonating chamber of speech, houses the olfactory (smell) receptors. Conditions and filters the air: humidifies air (bring increases to body temp, mucous material to filter large matter out.

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