There are some important factors that must be looked at when studying this chapter. Here is a list of what you might want to look into as you study this chapter:

1. Understand the ways the respiratory system accomplishes its function.

2. Know the organs/structures that make up the respiratory and conducting zone.

3. Know the divisions of the pharynx. Pay close mind to tissue types, location and function.

4. Know the function of the larynx and know what types of cartilage it is made up of.

5. Know the tissues of the trachea and the function of the tracheal rings.

6. Know the divisions of the bronchiole tree. This may include the number of divisions and names.