BIOD 151 Module 2 True or false. The lungs are symmetrical. - ✔False Hilum - ✔the "root" of the lung healthy lung tissue is what color - ✔peachy/pink color pleurae - ✔membranes that surround the lungs and the cavity around the lungs visceral pleura - ✔layer of pleura that faces/covers the lung parietal pleura - ✔outer layer of pleura lying closer to the ribs and chest wall that covers the surface around the lungs pleural space/cavity - ✔Space between the visceral and parietal pleural membranes (small) typically empty but has a small amount of fluid that allows for frictionless breathing when diseased, this space can fill with air or fluid what is the function of the pleurae - ✔the pleurae help reduce friction and help with inflation and inhalation compartmentalize, protect, and lubricate the lungs the three main functions of the respiratory system - ✔1) air conduction 2) air filtration 3) exchange of gases aka respiration other things respiratory system has roles in - ✔vocalization, sense of smell. body's pH regulation structures in the respiratory system - ✔nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs what happens to air as it goes from outside the body to the lungs - ✔air is filtered so it has no debris air is warmed to body temp air is humidified and becomes saturated with water nasal cavities aka fossae are composed of what - ✔none and cartilage