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The cilia of cells lining the bronchial wall
help keep the lungs clean by moving trapped particles.

14.1 The Respiratory System
(See page(s) 276)

Describe the events that comprise respiration.

Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system organs.

Describe the structure and importance of the respiratory membrane.

14.2 Mechanism of Breathing
(See page(s) 281)

Describe vital capacity and its relationship to other measurements of breathing capacity.

Describe ventilation, including inspiration and expiration.



Tell where the respiratory center is located, and explain how it controls the normal breathing rate.

14.3 Gas Exchange and Transport
(See page(s) 284)

Describe the process of gas exchange in the lungs and the tissues.

Explain how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood.

14.4 Respiration and Health
(See page(s) 286)

Name and describe the various infections of the respiratory tract.

Describe the effects of smoking on the respiratory tract and on overall health.

14.5 Effects of Aging
(See page(s) 290)

Describe the anatomical and physiological changes that occur in the respiratory system as we age.

14.6 Homeostasis
(See page(s) 290)

Describe how the respiratory system works with other systems of the body to maintain homeostasis.






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