Student Solution

-->

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”
– Nelson Mandela

1 University

1 Course

1 Subject

The Respiratory System Assignment

The Respiratory System Assignment

Q 1. Complete the flow chart (you can just enter numbers in the submission text box). o The flow chart is incomplete, so there may be multiple correct answers for some boxes. o You can format your submission as numbered list – you don't have to have a concept-map format 2. Compare and contrast the gross anatomy of the right and left lung. Why do structural differences exist between the lungs? You should consider their: o Shape o Size o Divisions o Structural features 3. What changes occur in the thoracic cage during inhalation? Exhalation? 4. What is the primary muscle involved in breathing? 5. Name one muscle, not the muscle stated in Question #4, involved in each of the following processes: o Quiet breathing. o Forced inhalation. o Forced exhalation.

View Related Questions

Solution Preview

Conducting Portion– 1. Nostril 2. Nasal cavity 2.a Left nasal cavity 2.b Right nasal cavity 3. Nasopharynx 4. Oropharynx 5. Laryngopharynx 6. Trachea 7. Main or primary bronchi 8. Lobar or secondary bronchi 9. Segmental or tertiary bronchi 10. Terminal bronchioles.