Conducting zone

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The conducting zone of the respiratory system is made up of the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and terminal bronchioles.

[edit] Functions

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