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Conducting zone
Introduction
The conducting zone of the respiratory system is made up of the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and terminal bronchioles.
The conducting zone represents the 1st through the 16th division of the respiratory tract.
Functions
Functions
- Low resistance pathway for airflow
- Defence
- Warms and moistens air
- Phonates
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