Human Phys II Chapter 13 (Breathing and Gas Exchange)

How many types of Airways are in the Respiratory system ? And what are they ?

There are two. Conducting and Respiratory

Where does the gas exchange happen ?

Alveoli

Which organ in the respiratory system does not have a smoot muscle or cartilage ?

Alveoli

What vessel is considered the smallest blood vessel ?

Capillary

What type of exchange happens in the alveoli and between what is the exchange being done?

It’s a Gas exchange and it occurs between oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Which organs are involved in the conducting part of respiraoty system ?

Trachea and Bronchi

What’s the role of Cartilage ?

Prevent bigger airways from collapsing.