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Medical-Surgical Nursing Respiratory System 
 
 
Primary functions 
a.	provides oxygen for metabolism in the tissues 
b.	removes carbon dioxide, the waste product of metabolism 
 
2 Main Parts 
 
1.	Upper Repiratory Tract 
a.	Nose 
b.	Mouth 
c.	Pharynx 
d.	Larynx 
2.	Lower Respiratory Tract 
a.	Trachea 
b.	Bronchus 
c.	Bronchioles 
d.	Lungs 
 
NOSE 
1.	Filters, warms and humidifies air 
2.	First defense against foreign particles 
3.	Inhalation for deep breathing is to be done via nose 
4.	Exhala...
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Medical-Surgical Nursing Respiratory System 
 
 
Primary functions 
a.	provides oxygen for metabolism in the tissues 
b.	removes carbon dioxide, the waste product of metabolism 
 
2 Main Parts 
 
1.	Upper Repiratory Tract 
a.	Nose 
b.	Mouth 
c.	Pharynx 
d.	Larynx 
2.	Lower Respiratory Tract 
a.	Trachea 
b.	Bronchus 
c.	Bronchioles 
d.	Lungs 
 
NOSE 
1.	Filters, warms and humidifies air 
2.	First defense against foreign particles 
3.	Inhalation for deep breathing is to be done via nose 
4.	Exhala...