Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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The microorganisms enter the respiratory tract from air during breathing. The respiratory tract is divided into two parts: upper respiratory tract (URT) and lower respiratory tract (LRT). URT consists of oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, throat/tonsils and larynx. LRT consists of trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

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