- Describe the primary functions of the respiratory system.
- Explain how the delicate respiratory exchange surfaces are protected from pathogens, debris, and other hazards.
- Relate respiratory functions to the structural specializations of the tissues and organs in the respiratory system.
- Describe the physical principles governing the movement of air into the lungs and the diffusion of gases into and out of the blood.
- Describe the actions of respiratory muscles on respiratory movements.
- Describe how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood.
- Describe the major factors that influence the rate of respiration.
- Identify the reflexes that regulate respiration.
- Describe the changes that occur in the respiratory system at birth and with aging.
- Discuss the interrelationships between the respiratory system and other systems.
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