Inflammation c. ... These upper airways are a series of irregular or rounded cavities and tubes lined with a mucosa' which has a rich blood supply. ... These two functions are closely related and are obviously both important but these two functions can be measured separately and may be affected differently by different diseases. The other components of the respiratory tract, respiratory muscles, nervous system, ribs, etc, while not primarily involved in respiration or gas exchange are important in supporting and controlling the functions of the respiratory tissues. Respiratory...

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