Concept explainers
(1)
To explain: The purpose of surfactant.
Concept introduction: The mechanism of oxygen transport from the air into the blood and carbon dioxide removal from the blood occurs through respiratory system. There are two anatomic areas in the respiratory system. They are as follows:
- Upper respiratory tract
- Lower respiratory tract
The upper respiratory tract consists of air passageways that include nasal cavity, larynx, pharynx, and trachea. The lower respiratory tract includes the trachea, bronchial tree, and the lungs.
(2)
To explain: The purpose of the ribs.
Concept introduction: The mechanism of oxygen transport from the air into the blood and carbon dioxide removal from the blood occurs through respiratory system. There are two anatomic areas in the respiratory system. They are as follows:
- Upper respiratory tract
- Lower respiratory tract
The upper respiratory tract consists of air passageways that include nasal cavity, larynx, pharynx, and trachea. The lower respiratory tract includes the trachea, bronchial tree, and the lungs.
(3)
To explain: The purpose of the respiratory membrane.
Concept introduction: The mechanism of oxygen transport from the air into the blood and carbon dioxide removal from the blood occurs through respiratory system. There are two anatomic areas in the total respiratory system. They are as follows:
- Upper respiratory tract
- Lower respiratory tract
The upper respiratory tract consists of air passageways that include nasal cavity, larynx, pharynx, and trachea. The lower respiratory tract includes the trachea, bronchial tree, and the lungs.
(4)
To explain: The purpose of diaphragm.
Concept introduction: The mechanism of oxygen transport from the air into the blood and carbon dioxide removal from the blood occurs through respiratory system. There are two anatomic areas in the respiratory system. They are as follows:
- Upper respiratory tract
- Lower respiratory tract
The upper respiratory tract consists of air passageways that include nasal cavity, larynx, pharynx, and trachea. The lower respiratory tract includes the trachea, bronchial tree, and the lungs.
(5)
To explain: The purpose of alveolar macrophage.
Concept introduction: The mechanism of oxygen transport from the air into the blood and carbon dioxide removal from the blood occurs through respiratory system. There are two anatomic areas in the respiratory system. They are as follows:
- Upper respiratory tract
- Lower respiratory tract
The upper respiratory tract consists of air passageways that include nasal cavity, larynx, pharynx, and trachea. The lower respiratory tract includes the trachea, bronchial tree, and the lungs.
(6)
To explain: The purpose of the bronchial artery.
Concept introduction: The mechanism of oxygen transport from the air into the blood and carbon dioxide removal from the blood occurs through respiratory system. There are two anatomic areas in the respiratory system. They are as follows:
- Upper respiratory tract
- Lower respiratory tract
The upper respiratory tract consists of air passageways that include nasal cavity, larynx, pharynx, and trachea. The lower respiratory tract includes the trachea, bronchial tree, and the lungs.
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