Conducting zone
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The conducting zone of the respiratory system is made up of the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and terminal bronchioles.
Functions
- Low resistance pathway for airflow
- Defence
- Warms and moistens air
- Phonates
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| Nose > Nasal cavity | Pharynx | Larynx | Trachea | Lungs | Conducting zone | Respiratory zone |
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