Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
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ISBN: 9780135168059
Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.,
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The disorders that lead to damage in the respiratory zone.

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The respiratory zone is made up of a respiratory passageway that extends from the nose till the air sacs located in the lungs. An elaborate series of structures and cells prevent damages and ensure the smooth functioning of this zone. The disorders mainly contributed by the external invaders can disrupt the respiratory zone.

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