Equine Physiology Workbook

CHAPTER 10 REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What structures are a part of the upper respiratory system? The lower?

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2. The function of the Conducting zone is to: _____________________________________

3. The function of the respiratory zone is to: _____________________________________

4. Why does the horse have the ability to smell better than humans?

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5. What are the 3 regions of the pharynx? _______________________________________

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6. Explain the importance of the epiglottis. ______________________________________

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7. What is the anatomy of the trachea? _________________________________________

8. What is the pleural membrane? _____________________________________________

9. What are the main differences between Type I and Type II alveolar cells?

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