List the specific structures that are part of gas exchange in the lungs.
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Some of the lower respiratory structures, sections 36.2-36.16, will help. These sections also contain helpful information and videos of lecture material.
POST-LAB QUESTIONS - TYPE YOUR ANSWERS INTO THIS DOCUMENT. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES FOR ALL ANSWERS EXCEPT LISTS. PLEASE KEEP THE POINT VALUES WITH THE QUESTIONS, AND THE QUESTIONS WITH YOUR ANSWERS.
1. From proximal to distal, list the specific structures that are part of the conducting zone. (For example - Bronchi is not specific - you need to include types of structures if there is more than one type of something)? 8 points
2. From proximal to distal, list the specific structures that are part of the distribution/respiratory zone? 5 points
3. List the specific structure that is part of gas exchange in the lungs. 2 points
4. Structurally and functionally, why is it that air can be drawn in by EITHER the nose or mouth and still reach the lungs? Use proper terminology to discuss the anatomy of this question. 3.5 points
5. Explain the importance of the rings of cartilage located in the trachea. 3 points
6. Critical Thinking Question (Your textbook contains the information needed to answer this question. Why are they shaped like a C instead of an O as in, why not an O, a B, a Q, etc.? 3 points
7. On the next page that follows, complete the diagram of the pathway of oxygen from the atmosphere to cells by putting the numbered parts in order. 12.5 points
8. On the second page that follows this, complete the diagram of the pathway of carbon dioxide from the cells to the atmosphere by putting the numbered parts in order. 13 points