Title: Explain the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Understanding Anatomy and Physiology

Explanation should include

- identification of the components of the respiratory system, including the upper and lower respiratory systems
- the function of the respiratory system (e.g., gas exchange, regulation of blood pH, filtration and humidification of air, vocalization)
- common diseases and disorders of the respiratory system (e.g., pneumonia, tracheal collapse, asthma, laryngeal paralysis, brachycephalic airway syndrome, respiratory infections).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is pulmonary ventilation?
- How are oxygen and carbon dioxide transported in the blood?
- What factors regulate respiration, and how do they work?
- What problems are commonly detected in animals’ respiratory systems?