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

  1. Low resistance pathway for airflow
  2. Defence
  3. Warms and moistens air
  4. Phonates
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