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9. Respiratory System

Specific Objectives:

At the end of this lecture, the student will be able to:

  1. Describe the two major subdivisions of the respiratory system.
  2. Describe the composition of the different passageways of the respiratory system.
  3. Describe how the conducting portion of the respiratory system conditions the inhaled air.
  4. Describe the structure and function of the alveolar wall.

Lectures:

Part 1

This lecture examines the general characteristics of respiratory system.

Part 2

This lecture examines the general characteristics of conducting portion of the respiratory system.

Part 3

This lecture examines the general characteristics of exchange portion of the respiratory system.

Part 4

This lecture examines the additional characteristics of respiratory system.

Laboratory: – No laboratory activity for this topic

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