Biology - respiratory system - lower respiratory tract?
Hi! I'm looking for some decent information and/or helpful links for information on the lower respiratory tract (lungs, bronchi, alveoli etc). looking for info on the structure and function of each part, the disorder and diseases that occur as a result of system failure, and any other special features.
Appreciate the help! Thanks in advance (:
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use wikipedia for some things or type lower respiratory tract into google and you will find many things. Some diseases or infections, bronchitis, emphasema (can't spell it), asthma, cystic fibrosis.
lungs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lung
bronchi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronchus
Respiratory bronchioles: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respiratory_bronchiol...
alveolar ducts: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alveolar_duct
alveolar sacs:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alveolar_sac#Structur...
alveoli: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alveoli
heres another one on anatomy and function: http://adam.about.com/care/asthma/asthma_respsyst....
both function by the capillary exchange of gases through the alveoli, small organic pockets that are in the lungs.