A summary of airway structural components with diagrams of the lung and conducting airways (trachea, bronchial divisions). The cellular structure of the conducting airways is presented in a table. The action of pharmacologic agents (drugs) on the physiology of airway function is discussed.doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-801238-3.0...
What are the functions of the lungs? Describe the physiology. (a) Define tonsils. (b) What is its function? State the functions of the cartlilge, the larynx and the trachea. What is the function of the tongue in digestion? Explain how the structure of the larynx prevents choking and ena...
Main organs include the nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi, and lungs (specifically the alveoli). 1. **Gas Exchange Function**:氧气和二氧化碳的交换发生在肺泡和毛细血管之间。肺泡壁极薄,氧气扩散进入血液,二氧化碳则从血液进入肺泡后被呼出。2. **主要器官**: - **鼻腔/咽喉**:过滤、加湿空气。 - **...
The respiratory system is made up of organs and tissues that help you breathe. The main parts of this system are the lungs, the trachea, the diaphragm, alveoli and nasal cavity. The respiratory system starts with the mouth and the nose, where air is brought in, then passes through the la...
The main function of the pulmonary system is to put oxygen into the blood and remove carbon dioxide out of the blood. What organs are in the pulmonary system? The organs of the pulmonary system include the lungs, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli. They all function to put oxygen in...
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These are ready-to-use Lungs worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the lungs which are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax). The trachea (windpipe) conducts inhaled air into the lungs through its tubular branches, called bronchi....
The main organ of the respiratory system is the lungs. Red blood cells collect the oxygen from the lungs and carry it to the parts of the body where it is needed. The human respiratory system allows us to breath by air traveling down the oesophagus to the trachea which branches into ...
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a complex multifactorial vascular pathology characterized by an increased pulmonary arterial pressure, vasoconstriction, remodelling of the pulmonary vasculature, thrombosis in situ and inflammation associated with right-side heart failure. Herein, we explored the potential benefi...
Notably, a decrease in lung height was observed in patients with impaired pulmonary function, whereas the horizontal and vertical diameters of the lungs remained stable. Conclusions In AS patients, TLV was found to be correlated with pulmonary function, particularly parameter such as FVC, FEV1, and...