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conducting zone nose, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, narrowing segments of
bronchi and bronchioles.
function of conducting zone moves air in and out of lungs,
respiratory zone bronchioles, alveor ducts, alveoli,
respiratory zone function moves oxygen and carbon ioxide in and out of blood
type 1 alveolar cells simple squamous cells where gas exchange occurs, large and
flat
type 2 alveolar cells small, secrete
list all components of the respiratory alveolar wall, capillary wall, basement wall, fused basal lamine
membrane
pulmonary ventilation movement of air into and out of the lungs
external respiration the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the blood
internal respiration Exchange of gases between cells of the body and the blood
cellular respiration Process that releases energy by breaking down glucose and
other food molecules in the presence of oxygen
list all the muscles of inspiration diaphragm, external intercostals